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E-Transit 470L High Roof
Electric van · N2 · Updated 2026-03
High-roof E-Transit — maximum internal volume for refrigerated goods, tall cargo or mobile workshops.
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280WLTP range km68kWh battery
220Real range kmIrish conditions est.
115Max DC kWFast charging
14.0s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€52,400Net priceAfter grants
€650Motor tax/yrCommercial N1/N2 rate
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 68 kWh |
| WLTP range | 280 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~220 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 14.0s |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
| Torque | 430 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 115 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Cargo volume | 15,100 L |
| Max payload | 1,400 kg |
| Seats | 3 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5,531 mm |
| Width | 2,034 mm |
| Height | 2,790 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
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💰 Irish pricing & incentives
List price (inc. 23% VAT)€60,000
SEAI Van Grant (N1L)− €7,600
Net price after grants€52,400
💡 Total savings of €7,600. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
SEAI Van Grant (N1L) €7,600
Motor tax €650/yr
| Estimated annual running costs (30,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€1,749 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€3,570 |
| Motor tax | €650/yr |
| Saving vs diesel equivalent (€1.65/L) | ~€4,191/yr |
💡 Fuel savings:
At €0.24/kWh depot charging rate vs diesel at €1.65/L, annual fuel savings on the E-Transit at 25,000km are typically €2,000–€4,000 depending on route profile.
🇮🇪 E-Transit on Irish routes
Route range analysis for typical Irish business delivery and service operations.
🏭 Depot to depot — Dublin Ring
120km · Daily return
✅ Single charge — 100km remaining
🛣️ Dublin to Cork depot
260km · M8 single
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🛤️ Dublin to Galway depot
220km · M6 single
⚡ Charge stop recommended
📦 Urban delivery radius
80km · City / suburban
✅ Comfortably within daily range
🔧 Service van day route
150km · Mixed stops
✅ Single charge — 70km remaining
🏠 Overnight depot return
200km · Round trip
✅ Possible on one charge
Based on ~220km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the E-Transit right for you?
| Last-mile urban delivery | ✅ Excellent |
| Daily depot range (220km) | ✅ Full day on one charge |
| Payload requirements | ✅ 1,400kg capacity |
| Cargo volume | ✅ 15,100L cargo space |
| SEAI grant eligible | ✅ €7,600 grant |
| Towing / trailer | ❌ Not tow-rated |
| Overnight depot charging | ✅ 7.4kW wallbox sufficient |
💡 Best for: Refrigeration and tall cargo.
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~10h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~7h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~57min |
| 🚀 115kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~25min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Ford EVs include access to the FordPass Charging Network — a single app covering 500,000+ chargers across Europe.
FordPass Charging Network gives Explorer, Capri and Puma Gen-E owners access to 500,000+ public chargers across Europe via a single app. The Explorer and Capri reach up to 135kW DC for practical long-distance travel.
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📐 Dimensions & cargo
| Length | 5,531 mm |
| Width | 2,034 mm |
| Height | 2,790 mm |
| Cargo volume | 15,100 L |
| Max payload | 1,400 kg |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 3 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.
❓ Frequently asked questions — Ford E-Transit 470L High Roof
The Ford E-Transit 470L High Roof has an Irish list price of €60,000 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Van Grant (N1L) of €7,600, the net cost is approximately €52,400. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Ford E-Transit 470L High Roof has a WLTP official range of 280km. In real-world Irish conditions — stop-start delivery routes, cold mornings and motorway runs with payload — expect approximately 220km per charge. This suits depot-based daily operations comfortably.
Yes. The Ford E-Transit 470L High Roof qualifies for the SEAI Van Grant (N1L) of €7,600. Large panel vans N1L / N2 category. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie/van-grants. Business buyers may also be able to claim VAT back on the purchase price.
The Ford E-Transit 470L High Roof has a maximum payload of 1,400kg. Cargo volume is 15,100 litres. Note that in electric vans, the battery adds some weight versus diesel — check the specific variant's VIN plate for confirmed payload figures.
The Ford E-Transit 470L High Roof has an estimated real-world range of 220km under Irish conditions. For depot-based delivery routes under 176km, it will comfortably complete a full day's work on a single overnight charge at a 7.4kW or 11kW wallbox. For routes exceeding this, a midday rapid charge at a 50kW+ ESB ecars or Ionity charger adds approximately 100–150km in 20–30 minutes.
The Ford Explorer EV and Capri EV are built on Volkswagen's MEB platform — the same architecture as the VW ID.4, ID.5 and ŠKODA Enyaq. Ford and VW jointly agreed to share the platform to reduce development costs. The vehicles share battery, motor and power electronics but have distinct Ford exterior/interior design and infotainment (Ford SYNC 4).
The Ford E-Transit 470L High Roof supports up to 115kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 10 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 57 minutes. At the maximum 115kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 25 minutes.
The Ford E-Transit 470L High Roof uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Ford E-Transit 470L High Roof is €650 per year — the rate for a zero-emission electric commercial van in this weight class. Commercial vehicle motor tax in Ireland is based on unladen weight or payload band, not CO₂ emissions. This represents significant annual savings versus diesel equivalents. Verify your exact band at motortax.ie.
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