Transit City Van SWB
$50,000 +ORC
- Power
- 110 kW
- DC charge
- 87 kW (10 to 80% in about 33 minutes)
Ford
2027 Ford Transit City
Electric city van
On sale nowBattery electric
From $50,000 plus on-road costs
Ford has kept it dead simple on purpose: one well-equipped spec, no confusing option lists, so a fleet can order a dozen and get a dozen identical vans.
From$50,000+ORC
Power110 kW
DC charge87 kW
Boot6.4 L
WarrantyUp to 7 yrs / unlimited km when dealer-serviced; 8 yrs / 160,000 km on the high-voltage battery
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Transit City yet. On paper, map your daily routes against the range and plan your depot charging. At 11 kW AC it needs about 5.5 hours for a full overnight top-up, so a depot charger is the way to run it cheaply.
Why consider it
- Simplicity and running cost.
- One spec removes ordering headaches, and with no turbos, injectors or gearbox to service, Ford projects lower scheduled maintenance than an equivalent diesel on 12 month or 30,000 km intervals.
What to know
- 254 km of combined range means this is a city and metro tool, not a long-haul interstate van.
- If your drivers rack up big highway kilometres, look elsewhere.
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Who it suits
Urban fleets and tradies doing predictable city and suburban runs who want a van that turns up ready to work and costs less to run and service than a diesel.
EV first-timers
Charge at home, skip the servo
Range, charging and ownership
EV essentials at a glance.87 kW
DC fast charging
AC charging at home up to 11 kW.
Grades and pricing
1 grade for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Power | DC charge | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit City Van SWB | $50,000 +ORC | 110 kW | 87 kW (10 to 80% in about 33 minutes) |
Practicality and safety
6.4 cu.m load volume, fits three Euro pallets
Boot space
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
FWD
Drivetrain
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Ford Transit City in Australia?
Pricing opens at $50,000 plus on-roads for the Transit City Van SWB and tops out at $50,000 plus on-roads for the Transit City Van SWB, across 1 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
What is the Transit City's range?
Up to 254 km WLTP combined, and up to 380 km on the WLTP City cycle where it spends most of its time. It uses a 56 kWh LFP battery.
How much can the Transit City carry?
Up to 1,085 kg payload and 6.4 cubic metres of load volume, enough for three Euro pallets.
How fast does it charge?
10 to 80% in about 33 minutes on an 87 kW DC charger, or a full 10 to 100% depot top-up in about 5.5 hours on 11 kW AC.
Is there more than one version?
No, and that is the point. Ford sells the Transit City as a single well-equipped specification to keep ordering simple and downtime low for fleets.
What warranty does it come with?
Up to seven years and unlimited kilometres when serviced within the Ford dealer network, plus an eight year or 160,000 km warranty on the high-voltage battery.
The Ford Transit City in full
The Transit City is Ford's electric van built specifically for city work, and it lands in Australia from November 2026 at a recommended drive-away price of $50,000. Ford has kept it dead simple on purpose: one well-equipped spec, no confusing option lists, so a fleet can order a dozen and get a dozen identical vans. It runs a 56 kWh LFP battery and a 110 kW front motor for up to 254 km of WLTP combined range, or up to 380 km around town where these things actually live. Ford sized the battery off telematics from more than 2,000 Transit Customs working real routes, which showed most urban days are under 76 km. It swallows 6.4 cubic metres and three Euro pallets, carries up to 1,085 kg, fast-charges from 10 to 80% in about 33 minutes, and comes with heavy-duty load protection, a 12.3-inch screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, AEB and adaptive cruise as standard.
From$50,000+ORC
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