Tradies can escape high fuel prices: 2026 Ford Transit City electric van to give workers an affordable option to ditch diesel workhorses such as the Transit Custom and Toyota HiAce

Ford has revealed a new, city-focused electric commercial van that’s aimed to be cost-conscious and simple, yet uncompromised.

The 2026 Ford Transit City is the newest model in its sprawling line-up consisting of the Transit, Transit Custom, Transit Connect and Transit Courier.

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All versions are powered by a single, front-mounted electric motor that produces 110kW of power. This is fed by a 56kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that allows for up to 254km of WLTP-claimed range.

While this doesn’t seem like much range, Ford claims the battery is “right-sized” and that 90 per cent of vans in the Transit City’s segment drive under 110km per day on average.

DC fast-charging is available at rates up to 67kW, allowing a 10 to 80 per cent charge to happen in 30 minutes.

AC charging on the other hand is offered at rates up to 11kW, allowing a 10 to 100 per cent to take 5.2 hours.

The Transit City is available in three body configurations – L1H1 Van, L2H2 Van and a cab-chassis. The latter can be used to install a box body or tray, for example.

The L1H1 Van has a load length of up to 2770mm, allowing it to fit up to three Euro-sized pallets. It has a payload capacity of 1085kg.

The larger L2H2 has 8.5 cubic metres of cargo space and a payload of 1275kg.

As standard the Transit City comes with a 12-inch touchscreen multimedia system that offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless entry and a heated driver’s seat. A three-person bench seat is standard.

The safety equipment includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, as well as a reversing camera.

The Transit City is being targeted at the European market where orders will open in the second quarter of 2026, ahead of first arrivals before the end of the year.

At this stage it’s unclear whether this new city- and budget-focused Ford electric van will be offered outside of Europe.

“The Transit City is an exciting addition to the global Ford line-up, adding a new variant of the world’s most iconic nameplates. Ford Australia is always evaluating options to expand our line-up for customers, but we have no news to share about future products at this time," said a Ford Australia spokesperson.

Ford already offers a number of electric vans in Australia – the mid-size E-Transit Custom and the larger E-Transit.