Ford introduced its first ever electric car at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, though ‘car’ may not be the right word.
The Transit Connect mini cargo van is already on sale in the U.S. with a conventional engine, but the new electric powerplant takes it to a new level. With a range of 80 miles per charge and a recharge time of 6 hours or more, it probably won’t be the vehicle that transforms the industry to battery power, but for fleet operators who work within in small, urban areas, Ford thinks it has a winner on its hands. Pricing was not announced, but it will likely cost in the neighborhood of $50,000 when it goes on sale later this year. Tax incentives and a low operating cost will help offset the premium price. Fox Car Report will be one of the first news outlets to drive the Transit Conn-electric later today, and we’ll have a full feature on it next week.