Ford Pro adds E-Transit and Transit City vans

The refreshed E-Transit now claims up to 431 kilometers of electric range, helped by a new 96-kWh battery, while the Transit City is aimed at tighter city operations with up to 254 kilometers of range and as much as 1,275 kilograms of payload. Ford said both models pair electric drivetrains with connectivity tools and productivity features designed for business users.

For investors, the update reinforces Ford’s push to monetize its Ford Pro unit, which has been one of the automaker’s more durable profit engines as it shifts away from pure EV volume chasing. Commercial vans are a stickier customer base than retail buyers, and fleet software, service contracts and charging-related offerings can lift recurring revenue if the vehicles gain traction.

The timing also highlights the broader pressure on legacy automakers to show that EV programs can work in commercial use cases even as consumer demand remains uneven. A stronger electric Transit line gives Ford a way to defend share against rivals in Europe and North America, where fleet operators are under growing pressure to cut operating costs and emissions.

Ford did not provide pricing in the release. The key question now is whether the longer-range E-Transit and Transit City can convert product improvements into fleet orders, especially as businesses weigh total cost of ownership against charging infrastructure and residual value risk.