Ford E Transit 20000 Miles. Cold Weather Range Loss.

[stanlebo]

I have e-transit also. 13k miles on it. Right now its 20 degree in NYC. At 100% charge I get around 105 miles. While using heat, it would be much less.

[rsmotox]

My local dealer still has some remaining 2023 e transits in stock and they’re taking $20, 000 off. Worth it?

[chrisw]

you should with the new charger always be full when you leave home and work. if you can level 2 charge at any destination that also helps alot, with all the big changes in infrastructre, its been doubling every year, expect it to start tripling, and pro advice, avoid EA like the plauge.

But sounds like your main issues are just with the winter range, do you have a cargo divider? if not get one, if so insulate it, so you only heat where you are, plus id get a heated seat cover, that'd probably extend your comfort and range alot.

[peterwilkinson]

idk why they dont have an 80kwh battery option, the van has the same battery size as the standard range model 3 but its way bigger (drag, weight ect)

[Skiller]

Unfortunately I bought this van and it’s a big regret, I won’t be surprised if they discontinue this model and bring back diesel, also to the power level, it is impossible to keep it below 25% on the highway cause the roads are going up down, those vans are ok in city’s not on highway.

[dmandman]

I’m looking forward to the day when one of these can be used as a passenger van to take longer trips in where the van can charge while the 12-15 passengers use the restroom and grab a bite to eat. Not sure if it will come soon. But that will make a huge difference in practicality and desirability.

[arjohnson]

I have a mid-roof 2022 E-transit. I also have the bad range when using the E-heat.

I believe there is a bug where it heats the cab more than requested. With it set to 60 F it will heat the cab to 75-80 with the outside temp in the 30s. (I have a bulkhead to divide the cargo area from the cab)

Let me know if this seems like something you have noticed. I believe it is using more power to heat than it should need to.

[revoltoff]

Range just is not there for vans yet, range should be at least 500km in winter and 600km in summer.

[DSJVNdsjnvf]

kinda disappointed with those numbers, to be quite frank. I just hope they can just increase the range by at least 50% more. 100% increase would be even better. Not sure if it could be possible, but when there's a will, there's a way. you know what they say.

[Timefly.]

Why would you buy a vehicle(car or van) where you have to be cold just to conserve charge? Ev drivers punish themselves in winter by not using heat and the whole EV thing around range! Constant range anxiety which you just don't get with a petrol or diesel engine. Ev's are not the future. It has to be hydrogen, I think.

[OregonShooter]

I'd be interested in seeing a video of your impressions of driving the van in snow/ice conditions without AWD.

[danieldayan]

Ford e transit is a joke, only 200 miles 😂

[brentweaver]

Thanks for your new video! I've missed your updates.

[_ckr]

Thanks for sharing the good and the bad about E-Transit. Bummer about needing a tow just a couple miles from home.

I've seen/read little about winter weather effects on EVs in general. I suppose this is because most are passenger vehicles not used in demanding business scenario, plus ~90% of them have excess range / battery capacity apparently required to sell the public on EVs and prevaling range anxiety.

[enhancehomeimprovementstoo]

Great information i’m about to receive mine in January I live close to Reading Pa as well. Do you charge up at your home

[jedics]

I think Ford is going to regret not doing an Ev ground up build with a structural pack when the competition starts bringing them out, they will easily have a 25% range advantage with the weight savings and room for a bigger pack...

[CatesCube]

Would you consider carrying a generator to recharge your battery? We are trying to figure out to make sure we are never in a situation to be waiting for a tow truck.

[chriauc]

oh such a downer for interior and range will have to wait for shall not be names real EV leader to get going on VAN already

[samshep]

Im thinking a diesel heater would help.

[johnh]

Do you have Tires rotate from the back to the front like a normal ford Transit Van ? Thanks