When Ford divided its business into two parts it became clear to us that something new was coming. For the part of Ford Pro, which was maintained with the company’s commercial vehicles and services, we are witnessing a full electrification. In recent times, models with all kinds of solutions have been arriving and the latest addition to the range is the Ford E Tourneo Custom. This is the 100% electric version of the van dedicated to passenger transport and will hit the market in mid- 2023.
This specimen is one of the four electric models that will be launched in Europe until 2024 and stands out for its versatility. Has the capacity to carry up to eight passengers thanks to its modular platform, which has also made it possible to have a plug-in hybrid version since 2019. The exterior receives a facelift and the different designs are maintained depending on the chosen finish. You can choose the adventurous Active, the striking Sport series or the elegant Titanium X with 19-inch wheels, Matrix LED lighting or leather upholstery.
Although, without a doubt, one of the points that improves the most is its interior. change the system rail mounted seats in the second and third row. This allows greater modularity of the up to eight seats, which can be moved independently and even be removed (easier as they are lighter). The cabin of the new Ford E-Tourneo Custom also has a higher quality and get a nice atmosphere thanks to elements such as the panoramic glass roof, the electrically operated side doors, the three-zone climate control or a new B&O sound system with 14 speakers and a subwoofer.
Technology is not far behind in this model, which introduces the Ford SYNC 4 system with a new 13 inch touch screen and digital instrumentation, offering maximum connectivity. Curiously, the steering wheel is flattened at the top and bottom for easy access and more clearance. On the other hand, work has been done on the storage compartments to offer the client more useful spaces. For the first time it comes standard driving aids such as adaptive cruise control with lane keeping, reverse braking assistance, active parking and a 360-degree camera.
Although there are more variants, the Ford E-Tourneo Custom is the 100% electric version of the model and has an electric motor of 218 HP of power. It also receives the 74 kWh battery that the Ford F-150 Lightning already had and, in this case, allows it to have a electric autonomy of up to 370 kilometers. It can receive charges in direct current of up to 125 kW (reaches 80% in 41 minutes) and up to 11 kW in alternating current (8 hours for a full charge). With Pro Power Onboard technology, it allows you to charge other devices with the battery charge through a 2.3 kW socket.