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BrightDrop Rival Ford E-Transit To Enter New Generation In 2026

Ford Motor Company is set to introduce the next generation of all-electric E-Transit vans in 2026 as part of its continuing push into the commercial electric vehicle space. The E-Transit competes with GM’s BrightDrop Zevo van lineup and has been a significant player in the commercial EV segment thus far. The current-generation E-Transit is produced at Ford’s Kansas City Assembly plant, while production of the next-gen model will shift to the company’s Ohio Assembly plant.

The front end of the all-electric Ford E-Transit commercial van.

As reported by our sister publication, Ford Authority, The Blue Oval brand recently announced that the “rollout of Ford’s next generation of electric vehicles begins with a commercial van that will be assembled at Ford’s Ohio Assembly Plant starting in 2026”. Although FoMoCo did not specifically name the E-Transit in this announcement, the timing and context strongly suggest that the new van in question will be the second-generation E-Transit.

The automaker’s latest master contract agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union further reinforces this assumption. The agreement outlines a product roadmap that includes an “all-new EV van” for production at the Ohio plant. Currently, the facility manufactures the ICE-based Super Duty and E-Series cutaway and chassis cab models.

Beyond the upcoming next-gen E-Transit, FoMoCo’s electrification efforts have seen several significant adjustments recently. The automaker recently delayed the launch of the next-generation F-150 EV to 2027 and canceled plans to introduce a series of all-electric three-row crossovers.

Nevertheless, the commercial space remains ripe for electrification, so FoMoCo will move forward with the new E-Transit. Despite fading demand in the retail segment, Ford CEO Jim Farley has noted that demand for EVs in the company’s Pro commercial division continues to show strength, particularly for the F-150 Lighting Pro and E-Transit models. Meanwhile, FoMoCo is aiming to launch a midsize all-electric pickup in 2027.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. Waiting

    Doing all this in full sized van while GM is sleeping.

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