Ford Pro updates E-Transit Custom with bigger battery and AWD

Ford Pro announced E-Transit Custom updates: 70 kWh usable battery, up to 370 km WLTP, faster 125 kW DC charging via OTA, plus AWD from 2026. Read details.

Ford Pro is refreshing the electric E-Transit Custom—and its passenger sibling, the E-Tourneo Custom—with a pair of upgrades aimed squarely at working fleets. From early 2026, the models will get a larger usable battery and significantly quicker fast-charging, a combination Ford positions as a practical boost for busy schedules.

The updated E-Transit Custom increases usable battery capacity from 64 kWh to 70 kWh and lifts the WLTP driving range to up to 370 km. At a 125 kW DC fast charger, Ford says the van can now charge from 10% to 80% in around 29 minutes—roughly ten minutes quicker than before. Put in everyday terms, Ford frames it as enough energy in ten minutes for roughly 111 km of additional driving under the stated conditions.

Importantly for early adopters, the improvements aren’t limited to new production. Ford says existing E-Transit Custom and E-Tourneo Custom vehicles can receive an over-the-air update that accelerates charging for the current 64 kWh battery. After the OTA update, DC charging from 10% to 80% is expected to drop to around 25 minutes, compared with about 39 minutes previously—an efficiency gain that can add up quickly across a working day.

The second headline change is an optional intelligent all-wheel-drive (AWD) system arriving from early 2026. The AWD layout adds a high-performance electric motor to the front axle alongside the standard rear-drive unit, with electronic control distributing torque precisely as traction demands. Ford says the system monitors potential wheel slip up to 50 times per second, adjusting torque in real time to keep the van moving predictably on low-grip surfaces.

AWD will be offered across three power outputs—100 kW, 160 kW, and 210 kW. In the top 210 kW AWD specification, Ford quotes up to 630 Nm of torque from standstill and a maximum towing capacity of 2,300 kg. The system is paired with dedicated drive modes, including settings designed for slippery conditions and rougher terrain, reflecting a clear focus on work sites, rural routes, and winter driving.

Ford also argues that the dual-motor AWD setup can support efficiency as well as stability. With two independent drive units able to recuperate, the calibration is claimed to recover up to 50% more braking energy at low speeds compared with rear-wheel drive, depending on conditions.

Behind the technical changes is a broader message from Ford Pro: vehicles are meant to improve even after delivery, with OTA updates becoming part of the productivity story. If the new charging times hold up in real-world use, and with AWD publicly tied to a spring 2026 launch window, the package may make E-Transit Custom viable for a wider set of fleet operators—especially those who have been hesitant about charging downtime or demanding operating environments.