Ford to showcase Transit Custom PHEV at IAA show

Ford will be debuting its Transit Custom plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, from September 20-27.

Ford’s Transit Custom PHEV has a hybrid system with a zero-emission range of up to 31 miles, and features the 1.0‑litre EcoBoost petrol engine as a range extender. The EcoBoost engine charges the on-board batteries when longer trips are required between charging stops, providing operators with a total range of more  than 300 miles.

The Transit PHEV has a compact liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack located under the load floor, preserving the full cargo volume offered by the standard van. The vehicle features the all-new interior design from the latest Transit Custom, including dedicated information displays for the PHEV variant.

Also on show will be the Transit with 48-volt mHEV technology which improves fuel efficiency, particularly in stop-start urban driving. The mHEV system captures energy on deceleration in a 48-volt lithium-ion battery, and uses the stored energy to help drive the engine and electrical ancillaries.