Motor named the pros and cons of the electric Ford Transit City

In the photo: one of JMC’s bestsellers is an updated van based on the classic Transit. It is regularly updated, but the sidewalls betray the age of the original design.
Ford The latest Ford Transit City, an all-electric model based on the JMC E Lushun commercial electric vehicle developed by Jiangling Motors Corporation, is launching in Europe and the UK.
Ford Carriers are offered to choose one of three body options: two all-metal vans of different sizes, as well as a basic semi-frame chassis, for which any necessary add-on can be ordered (for example, an on-board platform).
Ford In the L1H1 version (standard wheelbase, low roof), the new product is capable of carrying up to 1085 kg of cargo. Up to three Euro pallets can be placed on the floor of the cargo compartment, which is enough for most distribution tasks.
Ford The larger L2H2 version (long wheelbase, high roof) carries up to 1,275 kg, with an 8.5 cubic meter cargo compartment. meters. There is a hatch in the cabin wall that allows you to transport cargo up to three meters long.
Ford The cargo compartment of the all-metal van has standard trim. Among the minuses are the wheel arches that are not covered by the trim, as well as hinged doors that open 180° rather than 270°.
Ford The new “urban” Transit is equipped with a single electric motor with a capacity of 150 hp. and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) traction battery with a capacity of 56 kWh. The claimed range reaches 254 km, which is more than the average daily mileage for a car in this class.
Ford The only configuration includes: a 12-inch touchscreen multimedia system, keyless entry, climate control, front and rear parking sensors, and a rear view camera. Prices will be announced later.
Ford The three-seat cabin has plenty of storage space, charging ports and cup holders. On the front panel there is a spacious compartment for a tablet, through which cargo is often processed.
Ford According to Ford, in the long term the car turns out to be more profitable than its diesel counterparts due to charging with cheap “night” electricity and extended service intervals (2 years or 40,000 km).
Ford It is expected that fleets will predominantly use “slow” overnight charging. Using a standard 11 kW charger, the battery is charged in 4.5 hours.
Ford If necessary, you can use fast charging terminals – the on-board electrical system supports power up to 87 kW, which allows you to replenish the charge from 10 to 80% in 33 minutes.
Ford In Europe, the new product will not replace the traditional Transit, but will become a separate “subfamily” within the model range. The classic Transit also has a battery version (pictured).
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At one time, the Ford Corporation taught the Chinese how to make light commercial vehicles. The PRC still produces cars dating back to the second generation Transit of 1986, as well as more recent developments from the European office of the American auto giant. Today the situation is the opposite: the Chinese Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) provided Ford with its platform, on the basis of which the Transit City model was created.