2026 Ford E-Transit Cargo Van

Name: 2026 Ford E-Transit Cargo Van Review
Brand: Ford

Release Date: Late 2025

Estimated Price: Starting around $54,000

The 2026 Ford E-Transit is an electric cargo van offered in multiple body lengths as well as three roof heights. It lacks the range of some competitors, but its low price makes it a practical choice for fleets with known low-mileage routes.Read full review

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2026 Ford E-Transit Cargo Van Review

Pros

Less costly to run than gas-powered alternatives
Smart available upgrades for commercial users
Onboard power is exportable to external tools

Cons

Less range than rival electric vans
Uncomfortable seating
Loud, rumbly interior

What's new

More advanced driver assist features come standard for 2026
Standard heated driver and passenger seats
Part of the first E-Transit generation introduced for 2022

Overview

Written by automotive expert Josh Jacquot

7/24/2025

Ford's 2026 E-Transit is an electric version of Ford's large Transit cargo van. It's available in multiple lengths and three roof heights. It comes standard with an 89-kWh battery and a single motor that drives the rear wheels. There's nothing glamorous about this van, but it serves as a starting point for customization to suit your needs. With a maximum estimated range of about 159 miles, your use case will have to be fairly modest for the E-Tranist to make sense. But in the applications where it works, it could be a real money saver.

Edmunds spotlight: A major driver assist upgrade

Ford made significant updates to the E-Transit's standard driver assist features for 2026. The Co-Pilot360 suite of features now includes adaptive cruise control; lane keeping assistance; automatic emergency braking; and front, rear and side parking sensors. A 360-degree camera, reverse braking assist, and blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert are also included. These features matter more on a cargo van than they do on smaller vehicles with better sightlines, making them a genuinely valuable addition here. Other updates for 2026 include standard heated driver and passenger seats, which are now cloth upholstered.

Competitors to consider

Consider the Ram ProMaster EV, Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, Chevrolet BrightDrop and the Rivian Commercial Van. Most of these vans have a higher starting price than the E-Transit and most of them offer more range. Commercial van use cases are as varied as the vans themselves. If you're shopping for a cargo van, you owe it to yourself to look at the specifics of each one to be sure you get the van that best suits your needs.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Nick Yekikian

Average

7.6

out of 10

We drove the 2026 Ford E-Transit Cargo Van on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the E-Transit Cargo Van drive? Unsurprisingly, the E-Transit drives like a van. Acceleration numbers aren't blistering, but a 0 to 60 mph run of 8.4 seconds is quick enough for a vehicle of this type. The more important figure is the E-Transit's 0 to 30 mph sprint of 3.7 seconds, perfect for driving in cities.

Braking is equally van-like, taking 140 feet to stop from 60 mph. For context, heavy-duty pickup trucks often require similar distances. Load the van with cargo, and braking will only get longer. Unlike some other EVs, there is no one-pedal driving function. The E-Transit wasn't built to be a handling all-star, but it is easy to drive and use on a daily basis thanks to its fully electric powertrain. Its smooth power delivery off the line and relaxed throttle response make it easy to accelerate and bring to controlled stops.

Comfort

6.5/10

How comfortable is the E-Transit Cargo Van? The E-Transit's ride quality is on the firmer side. As a result, the E-Transit can skip around over bumps and expansion joints when it's unladen. The seats aren't particularly supportive, but they offer adequate adjustability and can lie almost completely flat if you'd like to take a nap while the van is charging up.

The seats and the ride aren't the biggest knocks against the E-Transit when it comes to comfort. Simply put, it is loud inside if you don't order the Wall Liner Kit. Despite a whisper-quiet EV powertrain, there is essentially no sound-deadening material, and wind noise abounds inside. On top of that, the van's rear metal panels are thin and wobble around on the rear part of the E-Transit's frame, causing an absolute cacophony while you're driving on city streets. Earplugs might not be the worst idea.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? We try to avoid cliches, but function over form has never applied more literally than on the inside of the E-Transit. You get a center-mounted infotainment screen, an easy-to-read gauge cluster and a steering wheel. That's it, and for a van with a focus on work and not play, it strikes us as more than adequate. The driving position is a little too high and the pedals are awkwardly positioned, but those are the E-Transit's biggest faults in this area.

Other areas of this cargo van demonstrate thoughtfulness. The LED lighting in the cargo hold is extremely bright, and a small latch system holds open the rear doors for loading. There are also tie-downs for securing cargo, a tough floor that looks and feels as though it will withstand plenty of abuse, and a sliding side door for easy curbside loading. Visibility isn't as bad as you might think for a panel van thanks to a tall, upright windshield and large side mirrors.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? While creature comforts aren't really this van's first priority, there is some handy tech here. The Sync infotainment system is a cinch to use. It features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that worked faultlessly in our time with the car. The screen is also snappy to respond and quick to boot up.

The E-Transit's roster of driver aids are in line with what we'd expect in a midlevel car these days. They include standard adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, blind-spot warning and a 360-degree camera system. Front, rear and side parking sensors and reverse braking assist are also included. These standard features take a lot of stress out of the day-to-day grind these vans often face and are likely to be appreciated by E-Transit drivers.

Storage

9/10

How’s the storage? As you might imagine, storage is where this cargo van shines. Our test van was a low-roof, standard-length configuration. Frankly, that felt like a large enough space to live in for an extended amount of time, and with the option to add Pro Power Onboard — an option that turns the E-Transit into a massive power supply — we wouldn't be surprised if the E-Transit was soon picked up as the next big thing in the #vanlife movement.

Its maximum hauling capacity, which is only a little less than a regular Transit, is another strong point. Bear in mind, however, that driving around at max payload will negatively impact the E-Transit's already limited range.

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Range and Efficiency

7.5/10

How are the range and efficiency? Ford says the E-Transit will get up to 159 miles of range on a single charge. While that was too short a distance for us to run our real-world Edmunds EV Range Test, we found over the course of two weeks that the E-Transit was slightly more efficient than that number suggests. Granted, we did drive it around with almost no payload and in Eco mode for most of our use. Ford says the E-Transit can charge at a max power of 176 kW.

Value

7.5/10

Is the E-Transit Cargo Van a good value? A base E-Transit costs more than a gas-powered Transit of the same size. But when you consider the lower operating costs inherent in an EV and factor in Ford's excellent fleet-vehicle support program, Ford Pro, the E-Transit is a solid value proposition.

Ford's warranty coverage for the E-Transit is average for the segment. Federal regulation mandates EV manufacturers cover the battery for at least eight years or 100,000 miles. And Ford offers three years/36,000 miles of basic maintenance, five years/60,000 miles of roadside assistance, and a five-year/unlimited-mile warranty for rust on top of that.

Wildcard

7/10

The E-Transit isn't going to win any awards for the way it handles, but it is a completely new take on Ford's storied Transit family of vehicles. Those who use their vans every day will appreciate its cavernous space and innovative features that make hauling gear, flowers, food or whatever else a cinch. If the Transit had more range, it would be even more appealing, but for now it proves that EVs can be used as cargo vans too.

Which E-Transit Cargo Van does Edmunds recommend?

We think the medium-roof Long version of the Transit is the best combination of size and cargo capacity among all E-Transits. But any of these vans are just a starting point for customization to serve your needs. And now that they come standard with so many driver assist features, there's less need to upgrade.

2026 Ford E-Transit Cargo Van

2026 Ford E-Transit Cargo Van Review

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Edmunds spotlight: A major driver assist upgrade

Competitors to consider

Edmunds Expert Rating

Performance

Comfort

Interior

Technology

Storage

Range and Efficiency

Value

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Which E-Transit Cargo Van does Edmunds recommend?

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