Ford Transit Custom priced for Australia

SIXTY years after the Transit took its first steps on the global light commercial vehicle stage comes Ford’s latest iteration.

All-new for 2026, the (2025.75MY) Transit Custom range offers buyers a choice of diesel, electric, and plug-in hybrid power, along with the availability of all-wheel drive, from $61,990 plus on-road costs (see full pricing table below).

Ford Australia says the addition of the plug-in hybrid and all-electric E-Transit duo further bolters the Transit Custom portfolio, offering small business and fleet buyers greater choice, without compromising on safety, design, or packaging.

Short- and long-wheelbase body styles remain available, offering a load space ranging between 5.2 and 6.0 cubic metres. Maximum payload capacity ranges from 1111 to 1206kg depending on variant, while braked towing capacity spans 2300 to 2500kg.

The newly introduced Transit Custom Trail is powered by a familiar turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder producing 125kW/390Nm and driving all four wheels. It is enhanced with underbody protection, black-finished 16-inch alloy wheels, all-terrain tyres, body decals and accenting, and FordPass connectivity.

Ford Australia says the model is an ideal blank canvas for camping and/or touring fitouts, retaining the same load capacity and features as found elsewhere in the Transit Custom range.

But it’s arguably the arrival of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (BEV) Transit Custom models that are of the greatest interest to SME  (Small to Medium Enterprises) and fleet buyers.

The former is powered by the combination of an 86kW/209Nm 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and 111kW/320Nm electric motor (171kW combined).

With an official WLTP combined cycle fuel consumption figure of just 1.7 litres per 100km and an electric only driving range of 54km from its liquid-cooled 11.8kWh battery, the front-wheel drive Transit Custom PHEV distributes drive via a continuously variable transmission.

The battery pack may be charged from 0-100 per cent in 4.25 hours via a 3.5kW AC charger, or, of course, by running the petrol engine.

As is the case with most PHEVs on the market, the Transit Custom offers driving modes that provide EV-only, petrol-electric (auto), or EV-later usage.

Last but not least is the E-Transit Custom. With its rear-mounted electric motor, the model offers 160kW/415Nm, the latter from zero revolutions. Energy is stored in a 64kWh lithium battery that may be charged from 15-80 per cent in 32 minutes when connected to a 125kW DC appliance or 6.7 hours via an 11kW AC charger.

Short and long-wheelbase variants offer respective driving ranges of 307 and 301km.

As is the case with the PHEV model, the E-Transit does not offer vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities.

The E-Transit Custom uses a Vapour Injected Heat Pump to recycle powertrain heat for use in the climate control system and incorporates a one-pedal driving mode for ease of use in urban driving.

Across the Transit Custom range, Ford has recognised the needs of trade and commercial buyers in offering greater cabin space, improved ergonomics, and expected levels of safety, connectivity, and comfort.

The line-up includes a flat floor, column-mounted gear selector, electric parking brake, and dual front airbags repositioned in the roof to free up cabin space for additional storage. Seat upholstery is cloth, while a three-seat (front) configuration is available – with heating on the outboard positions.

The seat bases flip up to offer additional storage, while the wide-opening doors allow easy entry and exit, assisted by an A-pillar grab handle and integrated step on both sides.

All grades feature a 12.0-inch digital instrument panel, and 13.0-inch touchscreen infotainment array powered by Ford’s SYNC 4 connectivity suite. Wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto connectivity are included as standard alongside a 5G modem with FordPass remote access.

Safety highlights include adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and assist, cross-wind assist, emergency call assist, evasive steering assist, exit warning, front and rear acoustic parking sensors, hill start assist, lane departure and keeping assistants, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse brake assist, reversing camera, traffic sign recognition, trailer sway control, and tyre pressure monitoring.

Electrified models further include keyless start while Sport grades gain Smart Keyless Entry. Optional on diesel- and PHEV-powered models (and standard elsewhere) is Ford’s Secure Visibility Pack (+$1500) which integrates dash cam, digital mirror, and load area glazing delete.

The standard Transit Custom configuration includes a single, curbside sliding door and twin rear barn doors. A liftgate is available for $700 while dual sliding doors are a $1000 option.

Standard white paint is complemented by five optional metallic or premium hues (+$700), while over 50 ‘SVO’ colour options are offered for an additional charge (+$1400).

“While the comprehensive equipment list and low- or zero-emission powertrains will appeal, it’s the ability to go the distance with lower operating costs, without sacrificing cargo space, that Transit Custom owners have been asking for,” said Ford Australia director of customer experience and sales John Hatzimanolis.

“Around Australia, many fleet operators and business owners depend on the Transit Custom for its versatility, capability and long list of convenience and safety features.

“The arrival of the new E-Transit Custom and Transit Custom PHEV ensures that customers have more efficient options to suit their needs, without compromising on safety, equipment, cargo space, or aftersales support.

As elsewhere in the Ford Australia light commercial vehicle fleet, the Transit Custom range is backed by a national network of 178 dealers, with 152 dealers specialising in Ford electric vehicles.

All models are backed by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre factory warranty with high voltage battery cover for eight years or 160,000km (whichever comes first).

Scheduled service intervals set at 12 months or 30,000km. Pricing for scheduled servicing of diesel models is $2531 over five years, $1200 for BEV models, and $2471 for PHEV models.

2026 Ford Transit Custom pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.