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218 BHP & a Kettle?! Testing the Ford eTransit Custom Sport - Who will love it and why #ev #vanlife

Electric Van Man

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Is this the ultimate electric van for the small business owner?

Today we’re taking a deep dive into the UK’s best-selling electric van: the Ford eTransit Custom Sport. This isn’t just a fleet workhorse; with 218 BHP, sporty styling, and the ingenious Ford Pro Power system, it’s designed specifically for the owner-driver who wants performance without the pump.

From its 0-60 mph sprint in just over 7 seconds to its ability to boil a kettle or run power tools from the back, I'm testing every feature that matters. I also look at the real-world practicality of the L2 variant, including that 3-meter load length and its 3.4-tonne gross vehicle weight.

In this video, I cover:

The Sport Specs: 218 BHP and a 196-mile claimed range.

Ford Pro Power: Why this £850 option is a "must-have" for tradespeople.

Cargo & Payload: Can it actually handle the weight?

Interior & Tech: Is it a comfortable mobile office?

Buying Advice: New vs. Used vs. Lease pricing.

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00:00 - The UK’s King of Vans
01:10 - Sport Performance: 218 BHP!
02:05 - Exterior Design & LED Lighting
03:15 - Practicality: L1 vs L2 Load Space
05:00 - The "Kettle Test": Ford Pro Power
06:45 - Charging & Range Expectations
08:00 - Interior Tour: Mobile Office Features
11:30 - Pricing, Leasing & Used Deals
13:00 - Final Verdict: Is it worth it?

12 Comments

@Davidl-ux5ke 8 months ago

no wet belt to worry about cracking looking van

@alanwardrop9575 8 months ago

Why maximum 11 kW AC charging?
Type 2 chargers and 3 phase sockets at 22 kW are readily available and provide charging at shopping malls, workshops and businesses that is significantly cheaper than DC rapid chargers. It would often provide a good amount of charge while loading or unloading, at campsites or opportunity charging while doing other regular activities.
The onboard power outlet is a definite winner.

@tomdaloon 3 weeks ago

Im probably going to get one in the near future and am currently looking at the extras. Do you think the B and O is a worthy upgrade over the stock speakers?

@Tony-mr2jc 2 weeks ago

If it keeps giving warnings like the ranger and transit I wouldn't touch it I'm thinking of getting rid of my fords because of all the warning dings there only a year old I hate it

@alibro7512 8 months ago (edited)

Yip, best reason to pick this over a diesel is no wet belt.
Having recently forked out over £1k for a wet belt change in a Transit I will never buy another vehicle with one.
6:24 Loving the 80's Top Gear foot on the bumper. 🤣

@hwatsong 3 months ago (edited)

It’s a great van if you’re only going local. I hired one for a couple of weeks. With a tonne in the back on the motorway however the range disappears. Servicing is the problem. My local Ford garage there is a 2.5 month wait to get the EV tech to look at anything. I know this because I had a pHEV. Gone back to diesel as there are 10 garages within 2 miles that can fix it same day. These aren’t fit for commercial purposes yet. There isn’t the support. Also the repair costs are massive if it goes wrong.

@RedBatteryHead 8 months ago

I don't think anyone goes for the 3,5T load. Better of in a big Transit doing that.
That pro power is awesome on Fords.
Renault just didged it on the models they said would get aux 230V.

@depthofshine 8 months ago

Not much of a sport compared to standard id Buzz with new 275hp motor or even more pokey twin motor with over 300hp.

@paullord3549 8 months ago

You have to be more accurate with your leasing information. There is no way you can lease this vehicle for £400/month!! On ABC a 3 year contract with 3 months deposit and 10k/year miles is coming out at nearly £1200/month including vat.

@sunburst1484 7 months ago

Over priced and no range, i think ford has lost the plot, i know you guys love your transits but this is too much, why would you buy one for work when there's the pv5? I hope the pv5 gets a bigger payload eventually then there's no reason at all to get a transit unless they lower their prices.

@FredFox-m9v 8 months ago

Range not fit for purpose.

@shhs6127 2 months ago

It will pling , plong your head!! It is worse then CHINA cars ... It is warning you of something whole time !!! And when you turn off sensors .. the car activate them again when you turn on car next time .. it is annoying.. and it is annoying car !!
Jes it ride GOD! .. but ! In F sake it makes you MAD behind the whele whole time ..

Ping , ping , PING ! .. BLING! .. BLLINNG !!! 😡