Ford Transit Connect Electric Wagon Has More Passenger Space

The Transit Connect Electric wagon is based on the Transit Connect XLT Premium Wagon and is a companion to the Transit Connect Electric cargo van that was introduced at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show and went on sale last December.

The Transit Connect Electric is built in partnership with supplier Azure Dynamics.

The big difference in the latest model is the addition of a second-row seat, for businesses that need to move either cargo or passengers.

Ford said the Transit Connect Electric wagon is "especially well-suited to campus settings like those found at universities, military bases, health care facilities, airports and private businesses where frequent short-range routes are commonly traveled."

Like the cargo version, the Transit Connect Electric wagon features a 28kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a range between charges of 89-129 miles. Top speed is 120 km/h.