Penske makes big buy of electric Ford E-Transit vans

Updated May 5, 2022
Penske's electric Ford E-Transit vans will first roll out in California before making their way at other Penske locations across the U.S.
Penske's electric Ford E-Transit vans will first roll out in California before making their way at other Penske locations across the U.S.
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Penske Truck Leasing recently announced an order of 750 all-electric Ford E-Transit cargo vans.The company is taking delivery of its first several vehicles in the next several weeks. The move follows successfully piloting the vehicles late last year.

“We’re excited to help bring these new vehicles to market as both a rental and full-service lease option for our customers,” said Art Vallely, president of Penske Truck Leasing. “We continue to expand and diversify our fleet of electric vehicles and to offer new options for customers seeking more sustainable choices when it comes to transportation.”

Penske’s first Ford E-Transit vehicles will be made available in Southern California with other locations around the U.S. phased in later in the year. These are the first light-duty electric trucks to be made available in Penske’s rental and leasing fleet.

Once these Ford E-Transit electric zero tailpipe emission vehicles go into service, they will be made available for both rental and longer-term full-service leasing. Penske's long-term plans include adding more of these units to its wider network of rental and leasing locations across North America.

The Ford E-Transit is the first all-electric cargo van from a full-line automaker in North America as the electric version of the Ford Transit. It has an estimated range of 126 miles.

Penske Truck Leasing will display the Ford E-Transit and other electric vehicles within its booth at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo next week in Long Beach, California.

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