The Ford Transit City Electric is now on sale in Argentina. This is a new commercial van developed by Ford in collaboration with the Chinese automaker JMC, aimed at cargo transport and urban operations.
The range consists of three configurations, with prices starting from $69,525,000. It has a 150 hp engine, a 56 kWh battery, and a range of up to 381 kilometers in urban cycle, according to the WLTP standard.
How much does the Ford Transit City Electric cost in Argentina
The new van arrives imported from China and is sold through Ford Pro. Here are the launch prices for the three versions:
Transit City Van L1H1: $70,297,509.
Transit City Van L2H2: $76,014,000.
Transit City Chassis L2H1: $69,525,000.
The proposal aims to offer a more accessible electric alternative than the E-Transit, whose prices range between 121 and 132 million pesos. Both models will coexist within Ford's commercial vehicle range.
What engine does the Ford Transit City have and how many kilometers can it travel
The Ford Transit City uses an electric motor of 150 hp and 260 Nm of torque, powered by a 56 kWh battery with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology.
The declared range varies according to the measurement cycle:
381 kilometers: urban WLTP cycle.
254 kilometers: combined WLTP cycle.
Regarding charging, it supports power of up to 115 kW in direct current. Under these conditions, it can recover from 20% to 80% of the battery in approximately 33 minutes. With alternating current of 11.5 kW, the process from 20% to 100% takes about five hours.
It also incorporates three driving modes: normal, economical, and slippery. Additionally, it features the One Pedal Drive system, which allows for optimizing energy recovery during deceleration.
What can each version of the Ford Transit City carry
The range offers three alternatives for different transport and work needs. The capacities reported by Ford Argentina are as follows:
Van L1H1: cargo volume of 6.4 m³ and capacity of up to 1,085 kilos. It is 4,985 mm long and 1,991 mm high.
