Charging the E-Transit
How to Get the
Most Range
The electric vehicle range provides an estimate of how far
you can travel with the energy currently available before you
need to recharge. The range estimate is based on your energy
usage while driving.
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The kWh size of your battery pack. Generally,
the higher the kWh, the higher the range.
Weight of the vehicle, including cargo.
Climate and temperature.
Driving terrain (flat vs. hilly).
Driving in
D
and ECO with an anticipatory driving style will be the
most efficient gear and drive mode for improved range.
Use
L
when traveling down steep gradients to increase
regeneration and reduce the need for braking.
Adopt a smooth driving style with no heavy acceleration
or deceleration.
Precondition your vehicle to warm or cool your cabin and the
high voltage battery when your vehicle is plugged in.
Sealed bulkhead limits how much air is process by HVAC and
only heats and cools the cabin, not the whole cargo area.
Limit the number of electrical accessories on the vehicle, e.g.,
tools or powering equipment.
Switch off what you aren’t using to reduce wasting energy and
improve efficiency.
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