Wednesday 11 November 2026 Industry news by email, Tuesday and Thursday: sign up
Advertisement
News / Industry News Industry News

Ford confirms Transit Custom EV and PHEV arrival

Robert Barry · 0 comments
License expires -------------------------- 8th May 2025 License scope -------------------------- A - Earned editorial, press releases, press kits B - All non-broadcast digital and online media D - All print media (newspaper, magazine etc) Region -------------------------- Global EXCEPT US and CHINA Copyright and image rights -------------------------- This content is solely for editorial use and for providing individual users with information. Any storage in databases, or any distribution to third parties within the scope of commercial use, or for commercial use is permitted with written consent from Ford of Europe GmbH only.

Ford Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications on the new MY 2025.75 E-Transit Custom and Transit Custom PHEV, ahead of first deliveries starting in the third quarter of 2025.

The addition of PHEV and E-Transit variants further bolsters the current Transit Custom portfolio, offering small business and fleet operators choices to suit their needs.

Four variants will be available, with the choice of plug-in hybrid or battery electric powertrains in either Long Wheelbase Trend or Short Wheelbase Sport. The Transit Custom PHEV Trend LWB and Transit Custom PHEV Sport SWB have a recommended manufacturer’s list Price of $67,590 and $69,990, respectively.  The 64 kWh E-Transit Custom carries a recommended manufacturer’s list price of $77,590 for the Trend LWB and $79,990 for the Sport SWB variant.

Designed to maximise storage space with efficient underfloor packaging to house the batteries, all plug-in Transit Custom and E-Transit Custom variants carry the same load space of their turbo-diesel Transit Custom LWB and SWB counterparts, measuring in at 6 cubic metres and 5.2 cubic metres respectively.

Maximum payload capacity, based on kerb weight, ranges between 1111kg to 1206kg depending on the variant, and braked towing capacity is 2.3 tonnes.

Advertisement

Powered by a 111kW/320Nm electric motor and 86kW/209Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine, with a combined power output of 171kW across a wide powerband, the Transit Custom PHEV has an official WLTP fuel economy rating of 1.7l/100km and an electric-only range of up to 54km from its liquid-cooled 11.8kWh battery.

Offering drivers true flexibility while on the go, the low-emission Transit Custom PHEV features three EV Drive modes: Auto EV, EV Now, and EV Later. Auto EV, automatically deploys a combination of petrol and electric power to optimise driving range and performance. EV Now operates solely on the electric motor. EV Later, utilises the 2.5-litre petrol motor, preserving battery charge for when the driver chooses to switch back to either Auto EV or EV Now modes.

The zero-emission E-Transit Custom is powered by a rear-mounted electric motor that delivers 160kW of power and 415Nm of torque, paired with a 64kWh battery. Plugged into a DC charger, it can charge from 15-80% in 32 minutes at a charging rate of 125kW, and can fully charge from empty overnight in approximately 6.7 hours using an 11kW AC charger.​

All MY 2025.75 Transit Custom PHEV and E-Transit Custom are backed by a nationwide network of 178 dealers, with 152 dealers specialising in Ford electric vehicles. In line with the rest of the Transit Custom range, the new electrified additions are covered by a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, with scheduled services at 12-month or 30,000-kilometre intervals, whichever comes first.


Order books are now open for MY 2025.75 Transit Custom PHEV and E-Transit Custom models, with expected first arrivals in Q3, 2025. 



Robert Barry

Robert Barry has been reporting on the Australasian automotive and transport sector since June 2003. A member of the New Zealand Motoring Writers Guild since 2005, Robert has also previously held the positions of secretary, vice-president and president. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and on the web. He holds a Class 2 and a Class 4 heavy transport licence and knows his way around a manual transmission.

All articles

Join the conversation