Built for America Ready for Work: Ford Pro Begins Shipping Electric E-Transit to Customers, Works to Boost Production

• Ford Pro begins shipping the all-new E-Transit, the electric version of the world’s best-selling cargo van, from Kansas City Assembly Plant – the company’s first U.S. plant to assemble both batteries and all-electric vehicles in-house1

• E-Transit is the company’s second electric vehicle, following Mustang Mach-E. F-150 Lightning and F-150 Lightning Pro arrive this spring, and within 24 months, Ford will have the global capacity to produce 600,000 battery electric vehicles annually

• Ford invested $100 million in Kansas City Assembly Plant and added approximately 150 full-time jobs to produce E-Transit as part of its commitment to American manufacturing

CLAYCOMO, Mo., Feb. 8, 2022 – Ford E-Transit™, the electric version of the world’s best-selling cargo van2 and the first of two all-electric vehicles purpose-built for Ford Pro™ commercial customers, is now shipping to customers across the U.S. The new E-Transit has more than 10,000 orders from businesses of all sizes and Ford is already working to increase production of the popular new all-electric van.  

The new E-Transit is produced at Kansas City Assembly Plant – Ford’s first U.S. plant to assemble both batteries and all-electric vehicles in-house. 

“E-Transit is a testament to the fact that an electric commercial fleet is no longer a vision of tomorrow, but a productivity-boosting modern reality,” said Kumar Galhotra, president of The Americas & International Markets Group, Ford Motor Company.  

Ford Pro is the global business and brand within Ford dedicated to delivering solutions to government and commercial customers of all sizes to help accelerate productivity, improve uptime and lower operating costs through connected services and work-ready gas and electric vehicles.   

“Ford Pro™ is committed to drive businesses forward – from the Transits and F-150s assembled right here in America by American workers; to the many businesses it will help grow; to the communities that benefit from the jobs and revenue,” said Tim Baughman, general manager, Ford Pro North America. 

Increasing Electric Vehicle Production to Meet Customer Demand

E-Transit is part of Ford’s more than $30 billion investment in electrification through 2025. It is Ford’s second electric vehicle, following Mustang Mach-E. F-150 Lightning™ and F-150 Lightning™Pro deliveries begin this spring.  

By the end of next year, Ford will have the global capacity to produce 600,000 battery electric vehicles annually, which includes 200,000-plus Mustang Mach-E SUVs and 150,000 F-150 Lightning trucks. Ford is currently working on ways to increase E-Transit production.  

Demand is strong, with more than 300 customers placing orders for more than 10,000 E-Transit vans. Businesses of all sizes are ordering E-Transit, from small operations like Sheeran Construction in Aston, Penn., to municipalities like the City of Orlando, to some of the nation’s largest service providers and retailers like Walmart.  

“I completely trust Ford and I am confident the E-Transit will withstand the rigors of my work,” said Ryan Sheeran, owner of Sheeran Construction and a soon-to-be E-Transit owner. “I am looking forward to owning my first all-electric vehicle.” 

Built for America

To help deliver E-Transit vans to customers like Sheeran, the company invested $100 million in Kansas City Assembly Plant and added approximately 150 full-time jobs. These jobs include vehicle and battery pack assembly for the new E-Transit. 

"When asked if I wanted to work on the new E-Transit, I was one of the first to raise my hand and volunteer,” said John Dodd, an operator who holds one of the 150 new jobs at the plant. "I'm ready to see the E-Transit on the roads, to see it make an actual impact on local businesses. The future of Ford is electric and it's exciting." 

The new jobs further expand Ford’s commitment to manufacturing in the U.S.; Ford employs more U.S. hourly workers and assembles more vehicles in America than any other automaker.  

“Today’s production shipping announcement of the 2022 Ford Pro E-Transit vans to customers marks the beginning of a new era emerging from the Kansas City Assembly Plant,” said Chuck Browning, UAW Vice President and Director, Ford Department. “By producing both gas and the electric versions of America’s best-selling commercial van, members in Claycomo are working to meet current demand while transitioning to a strong EV future. UAW members are proud to take part in Ford’s commitment to build a quality new technology product that adds jobs and investment in Kansas City.” 

Leading businesses into the future

E-Transit was designed for work with available features like Pro Power Onboard3 – which turns E-Transit into a mobile generator with up to 2.4 kilowatts of available power. 

Ford Pro Charging is the only North American solutions provider that combines light-duty electric vehicle chargers with a single source for design/build services and offers a variety of solutions to fit fleet and driver needs, including home, public and depot.   

New Ford Pro Intelligence4 subscription services such as Ford Pro™ E-Telematics5 can be accessed by activating E-Transit van’s standard 4G LTE modem. Ford Pro™ E-Telematics5 – complimentary for three years on E-Transit – is designed to help maximize run time with scheduled preconditioning when vehicles are connected to the grid, allowing drivers to bring the vehicle cabin to a desired temperature while still plugged in, helping preserve battery charge for use on the road. The E-Transit also offers unmatched configurability supported by the Ford Pro ecosystem of end-to-end charging, telematics, service and financing. E-Transit is the only all-electric cargo van from a full-line automaker available in eight different configurations.