An All-Electric Local/Last Mile Emission-Free Workhorse
Reducing fossil fuel emissions through electric propulsion is becoming common for passenger cars, SUVs, light vans and trucks. We see them on our streets and highways daily; you may even own one. Joining in increasing numbers are electric commercial electric vehicles. Local contractors and delivery companies like FedEx, Amazon, UPS, DHL, Frito-Lay and the USPS are using them or are planning to add them to their fleets.
Ford Pro Trucks
Ford Pro, a sub-division within Ford, was formed to help commercial customers work better with productive and durable smart vehicles with connected services. Ford Pro offers built-out trucks or a chassis cab in either gasoline or all-electric models.
Clean Fleet Report reviewed one Ford Pro vehicle, the Ford F-150 Lighting Pro EV pickup; here we look at the all-electric 2025 Ford E-Transit 350 Cargo Van.
The E-Transit 350 Cargo Van is designed for those who need a rugged vehicle for work and want to be as efficient and emission-free. It carries the promise of being “built Ford Tough for commercial customers.” The E-Transit 350 Cargo Van comes in two lengths and three roof heights.
E-Transit 350 Pro Specifications
- Sizes: Low Roof; Medium Roof; High Roof; Extended Length/High Roof
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Single, rear electric motor
- 266 hp
- 317 lb.-ft. of torque
- 89 kWh (useable energy) liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery
- Driving Range*: Low Roof 159 miles; Medium Roof: 148 miles; High Roof: 143 miles
- *Note: 50% of the payload capacity is factored into the range calculation.
- Payload: 2,799 – 3,249 pounds
Charging
Ford’s BlueOval Charge Network has access to 180,000 individual chargers, including 37,500 DC Fast Chargers and 17,800 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada. The network connects the E-Transit to multiple providers like Shell Recharge, Electrify America, ChargePoint, EVgo and, with an adapter, provides access to Tesla Superchargers.
The E-Transit comes with a Combined Charging System (CCS) charge port. Tesla Superchargers use the North American Charging Standard (NACS), which requires an adapter between the two that Ford Pro sells for $200.
The most convenient and expected place to charge will be at home or office. Ford Pro helps commercial customers set-up charging infrastructure at their place of business, or in drivers’ homes if they take a fleet vehicle home. Ford Pro offers a range of AC and DC charger options that use the optional Ford Mobile Power Cord.
New 2025 E-Transit customers receive a “Commercial Charging Cash” incentive, which provides a $500 rebate toward the cost of Ford Pro charging solutions. Ford Pro also offers an Electric Vehicle Incentive Consultation Service to help find available incentives for EV and charging purchases.
These are the approximate charging times.
- DC Fast Charger: 180 kW
- 10 – 80% – 28 minutes
- 15 minutes = 67 miles
- DC Fast Charger: 50 kW
- 10 – 80% – 82 minutes
- 15 minutes = 67 miles
- Level 2 240V
- 80 Amp
- 10 – 100% – 6.11 hours
- 32 Amp 240V
- 10 – 100% – 14.20 hours
Power Anything, Anywhere
Pro Power Onboard ($1,265 option) can make the E-Transit Cargo Van even more versatile, offering a portable power source that could make the difference in getting a job done. This system means no more hauling around a noisy, smelly, polluting diesel-powered generator that takes space in the cargo area. Ford Pro solved this by having a built-in, powerful, emission-free power source, that the E-Transit can run at a job site or use for cargo that needs refrigerating.
Electric versus Fossil Fuel – Making The Affordability Case
The fact most business owners have never ridden in a battery electric vehicle (BEV) designed and built for commercial use, let alone driven one, is not lost on Ford Pro. The challenge is to lower the resistance to owning a vehicle like the E-Transit Cargo Van over a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) gasoline or diesel truck. The first places they addressed were the purchase price and the cost of overall ownership. The purchase price is important, but the latter is critical as all businesses are conscious, down to the penny, to reduce on-going operating costs to be more profitable.
We caught-up with Sean Masson, Ford Pro Transit brand manager, at ACT Expo where he told us, “At Ford Pro we decided to offer the power of choice, so the gasoline or electric Transit have the same starting MSRP. The cost of ownership for the electric Transit is more advantageous so the overall incremental dollars spent are less.”
He continued: “All Transits are a 350 and rated at one ton, so there is no sacrificing of payload, they are rugged and are ready to go to work. We present to fleet customers the savings they will realize from routine fluid costs and maintenance of electric versus gasoline. This gives us the opportunity to have that conversation for a case-by-case use situation. The E-Transit Cargo Van is a true work vehicle with capabilities for the right use-case and the right fit, including being suitable for indoor or underground operations due to zero tailpipe emissions.”
Quiet and Smooth
Clean Fleet Report drove the E-Transit Medium Roof Cargo Van around Southern California for a week. Not carrying any cargo, we treated it like we would any other vehicle with plenty of freeway and in-town driving, getting a feel for how a delivery driver would negotiate these driving situations. We put on a total of 115 miles on a single charge and, if we used the 52 miles of range remaining, we would have far exceeded the EPA estimate of 148 all-electric miles. Our average of 2.1 miles per kWh was impressive for a 6,337-pound vehicle that is shaped like a tall breadbox.
The driving was smooth with the horsepower and torque easily allowing for merging and getting up to the flow of traffic. The ride was calm, unaffected by gusts of wind and surprisingly quiet, considering our E-Transit was completely empty inside. The floor came with a rubber covering ($860 option), but there was no insulation or bulkhead to absorb wind or tire noise.
The 235/55 Continental VanContact all-season tires, mounted on 16-inch steel wheels, at first glance appeared to be too small for the task of keeping the E-Transit planted. This wasn’t the case. After a bit of acclimation to the height, the driving experience was pleasant without the slightest fear of tipping over or losing grip on corners. It absorbed bumps and road imperfections well. Ford engineers have done an excellent job making a stable, secure ride. The E-Transit is not recommended for towing and has no official tow rating.
Utilitarian Cabin
Designed as a work truck, the E-Transit is more utilitarian than flashy, but Ford Pro didn’t scrimp on any features that would make spending time in the cabin an unpleasant experience. Standard or optional features include A-pillar assist handles, LED lighting, locking glovebox, push-button start/stop, manually controlled HVAC system, virtual rearview mirror ($555 option), 360º camera, center console with storage, illuminated sun visors, three cup holders, 120V power outlet, USB outlet, overhead shelf ($70 option), tie-down cargo hooks ($25 option), back-up camera, driver-side one-touch power window, power door locks and map reading lights. The rubber floor mats are standard;, vinyl are a $110 option.
The two bucket seats have driver and passenger armrests and manual adjustments for reclining,. Additional seating is not available.
The E-Transit comes with a 12-inch, vertical touchscreen handling the next generation Sync 4 connectivity system that includes six speakers (four front/twi rear), FM/AM/SiriusXM, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and built-in navigation.
Exterior Design
Clean Fleet Report’s E-Transit was painted in impossible-not-to-see Race Red. My neighbors couldn’t help themselves commenting on what was the largest and most noticeable vehicle I have ever brought home.
The look was sort-of racy with black body side moldings, door handles and running boards ($290 option). Plus a blue three-bar grille that was trimmed with a chrome surround sat above a black bumper that included fog lights. The high intensity discharge (HID) headlights lit the night. The manual-folding, long-arm power exterior mirrors were also in black.
The E-Transit comes in these exterior colors at no additional cost–Oxford White, Race Red or School Bus Yellow. A premium of $185 get Ingot Silver Metallic, Blue Metallic, Agate Black Metallic, Carbonized Gray Metallic, Avalanche Gray or Abyss Gray Metallic.
Cargo Loading
This is where the E-Transit makes the case for contractors and delivery companies. The passenger side sliding door and the 50:50 hinged rear door (that folds 253º) open to a vast cargo area measuring 72 inches or 6 feet high. The width between wheel housings is 54.8 inches and the floor length is 143.7 inches. The total loadspace is 310 cubic feet.
Ford offers the following build-out options for specific uses.
- Electrician Trade – $4,800
- HVAC Trade – $4,850
- General Contractor – $3,300
- Parcel Delivery – $125
- Load Area Protection – $450
- New Wall Liner – $2,400
- Fleet Safety – $35
- Go to Ford Pro for more information.
Safety
The E-Transit is equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including forward collision warning, hill start assist, adaptive cruise control, lane change warning, side wind stabilization, a 360-degree camera and post-collision automatic braking.
Reverse Brake Assist is a $905 option, Blind Spot Assist is a $555 option, and Enhanced Active Brake Assist at $830 extra are all well-worth the investment for a vehicle this size. These will be smart to invest in as an E-Transit will be used in urban environments, driving around pedestrians in-and-out of driveways and alleys.
Additional safety systems include front and side airbags and a Safety Canopy system, rain-sensing wipers and 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Pricing
The 2025 Ford E-Transit comes in four sizes with these base prices, which include the $2,095 destination and delivery charge.
- Low Roof – $53,095
- Medium Roof – $63,095
- High Roof – $73,095
- High Roof, Extended Length – $83,295
Safety
The E-Transit is available with advanced driver assist technology (ADAS) with features that help make driving safer and more confident. These include automatic emergency braking, blind spot and active lane control monitoring, post impact braking, evasive steering assist and adaptive cruise control.
Warranties
- Bumper-To-Bumper – Three years/36,000 miles
- Powertrain – Five years/60,000 miles
- Electric Vehicle Components – Eight years/100,000 miles
- Roadside Assistance – Five years/60,000 miles
Observations: 2025 Ford Pro E-Transit 350 Cargo Van EV
Ford Pro seriously wants tradespeople to consider switching from a gasoline-powered commercial van or truck into an E-Transit or Lightning. From a capability standpoint, all E-Transits are one ton rated with a 3,250-pound payload. From the pricing angle, Ford E-Transit gasoline or electric vehicles have the same starting price. Doing a cost comparison, including fuel, maintenance and other costs associated with an internal combustion engine, the E-Transit will have an overall lower cost of ownership. Probably by a lot.
If you are looking for an efficient, emission-free work vehicle to be driven about 140 miles daily and hate using your valuable billable hours to stop at a gas station. then the E-Transit should be on your consideration list.
A wide range of businesses are using an E-Transit, so a dedicated Ford Pro representative will be assigned to you to help determine tailor an E-Transit to be right for your company. Here are some of the target tasks:
- Medical Services & Non-Emergent Patient Transport
- Construction, Service, Maintenance & Repair Trades
- State & Local Governments & Municipalities
- Small & Local Businesses (catering, mobile services)
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