Do tradies dream of electric vans? 2023 Ford E-Transit EV pricing and specs place it as Ford's most expensive model

Ford’s all-electric E-Transit hits showrooms this week with a price-tag that might scare the horses a little.

The two-model range kicks off with the mid-roof model at $104,990 before on-road costs, while the high-roof version (with an extra 1.4 cubic metres of cargo space (12.4 plays 11.0) takes the sticker to $106,490.

Options amount to an extra sliding-side door (for the driver’s side) at $1000, prestige paint at $700 and SVO paint at $1400. You can also option a single passenger’s seat rather than the standard two-seat bench for $150.

All versions use the same 68kW battery and electric motor which makes 198kW of power and 430Nm, making the E-Transit the most powerful and fastest – as well as the most expensive – model in the Transit line-up.

By comparison, the most expensive conventionally powered Transit, the 410L LWB costs $67,090 and makes 125kW of power.

But if the E-Transit sounds pricey, it’s not out of the ballpark when compared with its – limited – competitors.

The LDV eDeliver9 starts at $99,990 and the Mercedes-Benz eVito costs $89,353.

Standard equipment for the E-Transit includes a 12.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with Ford’s full Sync4 connectivity, driver-selectable drive modes and a fold-down arm-rest for the driver. There’s also lots of storage spaces dotted around the cabin and USB charging ports abound.

The load area is fully lined, features a standard cargo barrier and the rear doors fold 270-degrees to sit flat with the sides and allow for fork-lift loading. A standard pallet fits between the wheel arches and there are ten tie-down points.

The on-board AC charger can completely charge the battery in eight hours. If you have access to a fast charger, the E-Transit will accept up to 115kW and can charge from 15 to 80 per cent in a claimed 34 minutes. Ford claims a 307km range for the van based on WLPT test procedures.