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The What Van? Road Test: Ford Transit Custom PHEV (2020)
Date: Monday, November 30, 2020
Load bay
The Transit Custom PHEV comes solely in L1/H1 – short-wheelbase, low-roof – configuration.
Entry to the 6.0m3 cargo area is via a sliding nearside door plus twin rear doors, which can be swung through 90°, and through 180° if the chunky, easy-to-release stays are unhooked.
Eight load tie-down points are provided, with a full-height steel bulkhead in place to protect the occupants of the cab should unsecured cargo come hurtling forwards under heavy braking. The load floor is covered by a tailored rubber mat while the sides and doors are partially protected from minor scratches and scrapes by panelling.
There was no protection for the always vulnerable wheel boxes.
Good to see four LED lights, which provide enough illumination to make it easy to load and unload at night.
The weight of the battery pack reduces gross payload by 192kg when compared with the nearest-equivalent diesel model. Bear in mind that Ford does not advise towing a trailer with the Transit Custom PHEV, even though some rival battery-electric models are being offered with towing capability.
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