Ford has introduced a new monthly subscription for the Ford E-Transit van to help businesses with their push for electrification.
Ford Drive allows fleets to add vehicles as they need them, enabling them to test the real-world suitability of an electric van without having to buy one.
Customers can apply directly to Ford Drive for a vehicle with fast delivery available from centrally held stock. It comes with a transparent subscription price that inlcudes full service, maintenance and repair plan. Also included are all components, tyres and breakdowns, along with Ford Pro mobile servicing.
There's a minimum term of just one month, but the monthly subscription run indefinitely. If the customers need to cancel their subscription, the Ford Drive subscription notice period is just two weeks.
Subscriptions to the E-Transit are currently being offered on the Ford Drive website at a price of £1200 per month (excluding VAT). Other options include the Ford Ranger from £1050 and the Ford Transit Custom priced at £850 per month.
“For many businesses there are a unique mix of challenges that need to be resolved before they can be confident that an EV is a good investment for their business”, said Richard Balch, director, Ford Drive UK. “Ford Drive gives a simple way for them to effectively try before they buy. At the same point, the flexibility and services included in our subscription model also make for a compelling longer-term proposition as some customers are already finding out.”
Ford Drive is an ideal solution for businesses needing a stop-gap vehicle as well as for any business that is considering buying an electric van and wants to know if it will fit with their operation. The included services, as well as zero deposit, makes it a different option to purchasing with a very low financial commitment and limited risk.
Ford Drive was launched in mid-2023, since then, many customers have began using the subscription model as an alternative to fixed term van rental. Ford says that several of its customers also continue to roll over their subscriptions repeatedly.
