2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric
BODY Construction Steel unibody Glider assembly Kocaeli, Turkey (by Ford Motor Company) Final assembly location Michigan, United States (by Azure Dynamics Corporation) PROPULSION ARCHITECTURE Architecture Siemens AC induction motor, Azure Dynamics inverter, description Borg-Warner transaxle, Johnson Controls-Saft battery pack System voltage range 260v 380v ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM Motor Siemens model 135, 3-phase AC induction motor, 300V nominal, liquid-cooled Torque 158 Nm (continuous) / 235 Nm (peak) Transmission Borg-Warner 31-03, single-speed Gear ratio 8.28:1 DC/DC converter TDK, 110A output HIGH VOLTAGE Charge port connector SAE J1772 BATTERY Battery Johnson Controls-Saft lithium-ion pack Capacity 28 kWh, 16 modules / (192 cells) Voltage range 215v 390v / charger 3.3 KW CHASSIS SUSPENSION Front Front independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar Rear Rear multi-leaf spring suspension with stabilizer bar STEERING Type Power rack-and-pinion Steering column Collapsible Turning circle 39 ft curb-to-curb BRAKES Type Four-wheel power front disc and rear drum anti-lock brake system (ABS) Front Discs Rear Drums Power assist Yes WHEELS AND TIRES 15-inch wheels with six-spoke wheel covers DIMENSIONS (inches unless otherwise noted) EXTERIOR Wheelbase 114.6
Vehicle length 180.6 Vehicle width 70.7 (without mirrors) Vehicle height at curb 79.3 Track width, front / rear 59.3 / 61.1 INTERIOR Seating capacity 2, 4 or 5 Headroom Front row 51.1 Second row 50.5 Legroom Front row 40.5 Second row 38.5 Shoulder room Front row 54.4 Second row 59.6 Hip room Front row 50.8 Second row 59.8 WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES Maximum payload 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) Curb weight 3,948 lbs. (est.) Cargo volume 135 ft3 PERFORMANCE Driving range Up to 80 miles per full charge Charge duration 6 to 8 hours for full cycle using 240v, longer using 120v Top speed 75 mph @ 0 percent grade Gradeability 3 percent grade @ 60 mph and GVW 27 percent grade @ GVW for 820 feet (peak) Acceleration 0-60 mph in 12 seconds (based on curb weight) 0-60 mph in 15 seconds (based on gross vehicle weight rating) Crash/regulatory Meets Federal and Canadian safety and air bags Motor Vehicle Safety Specifications Vehicle life 10 years / 120,000 miles Warranty Base Transit Connect warranty period/mileage for Ford nonpowertrain (non-modified), 5 years/60,000 miles warranty time period for Azure powertrain and modified components