Ford is bringing an all-electric version of its best-selling cargo van to North America. The electric version of the Transit, which is currently available in gasoline- and diesel-powered versions, will be available in the United States and Canada in 2021.
An all-electric version of the van had previously been announced for the European market and is expected to go on sale there next year. The electric vans for the North American market will be built in the US, Ford said, but the company has not yet announced where. Gas and diesel Transit vans are currently built in Kansas City, Missouri.Ford has also previously announced that it will make an all-electric version of its F-150 pickup, which has long been the best-selling pickup in America.
Chassis cab models are often used as the basis for creating specialized vehicles like shuttle buses and campers.The company has seen a 33% increase in growth in fleet sales of trucks and vans since 2015, Ford said in its announcement. The company expects that to continue, thanks to the popularity of online shopping, which often requires vans to make deliveries. Read MoreThe vans will be able to recharge using the charging network Ford announced last October.
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