ELECTRIC FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM CONFIRMED

Ford has said that the next-generation Ford Transit Custom range will include an all-electric model in addition to plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid and conventional combustion engine variants.

The new Custom range – which includes the Transit Custom van and Tourneo Custom people-carrier – will go into production in the first half of 2023, with allelectric versions of both models as part of the most extensive Transit Custom range ever offered to European customers.

“The next-generation Transit Custom range – including the all-electric versions – will strengthen Ford’s position as Europe’s number one commercial vehicle brand,” said Stuart Rowley, President, Ford of Europe. “Transit Custom is the jewel in our commercial vehicle crown and key in our drive to grow our business as we continue to create a sustainable, profitable, electrified future.”