Ford Australia has announced that it will introduce at least five new electrified vehicles by the end of 2024 in the local market. The E-Transit will be the first EV that Ford launches Down Under when it arrives in mid-2022.

The car manufacturer hasn’t named all the electrified models that it will bring to Australia, other than confirming that the Escape PHEV will be the first to launch, just before the E-Transit hits the market.

As Ford Australia grows its electrified footprint, it will collaborate with JET Charge to ready its dealer network with charging infrastructure. It will also install charging stations at its facilities in Campbellfield, its YouYangs Proving Ground, and the logistics hub at Merrfield.

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While Australia’s adoption of electrified vehicles is behind many other nations, a recent study conducted by YouGov indicated that 58 per cent of businesses can see EVs become a part of their fleets in the future. In addition, 52 per cent of Australian consumers said they are likely to consider an electrified vehicle for their next vehicle purchase.

“We know that many businesses are looking to make the switch to electrified vehicles, and that’s backed up by increasing interest from consumers and growing support from government,” Ford Australia policy director Elly Haug said. “We’re committed to helping our fleet customers meet the expectations of their customers – and that includes taking real action on climate change. Offering a sustainable transport option with E-Transit will help businesses on their road to net zero.”

In Australia, the Ford E-Transit will launch with a 68 kWh battery pack that provides it with 317 km of range on the combined WLTP cycle. The vehicle’s rear-mounted electric motor also produces 198 kW (265 hp) and 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) of torque. The E-Transit’s battery can be charged from 15 per cent to 80 per cent in 34 minutes when plugged into a 115 kW DC fast-charger.