Volkswagen ID.Buzz
$73/month avg
Range: 234 miles
Efficiency: 2.5 mi/kWh
Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 588 kWh
Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 7,059 kWh
Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $3.53
EPA range per full charge: 159 miles
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Ford E-Transit
Cargo Van configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.
Battery
89 kWh
Range
159 mi
Efficiency
1.7 mi/kWh
MSRP
$51,995
Ford E-Transit is searched by U.S. owners and fleet operators who need route-level charging math, not generic EV estimates. Because van usage often includes stop-go driving and daily depot return patterns, charging strategy is operational. At the current home/depot benchmark ($0.18/kWh), 1,000 miles is about $105.88. At a public-heavy pattern ($0.45/kWh), the same monthly distance is about $264.71.
Ideal For
- Small business owners replacing gas cargo vans and validating monthly energy budget before transition.
- Last-mile operators comparing overnight depot charging versus daytime public top-ups.
- Contractors and service fleets that run fixed daily routes and need predictable annual operating cost.
- Mixed-use van owners deciding whether Level 2 charging infrastructure is required for route reliability.
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Cost to Charge Ford E-Transit at Home
Home charging snapshot using the current U.S. residential rate of $0.18/kWh.
Electricity rate used
$0.18/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
58.8 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$10.59
Cost per full charge
$16.02
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$105.88
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$1,270.59
Home Charging Breakdown
Cost to Charge Ford E-Transit at Public Charging Stations
100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.
Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
58.8 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$26.47
Cost per full charge
$40.05
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$264.71
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$3,176.47
Public Charging Breakdown
Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $8.82
Extra monthly cost vs home: $158.82 higher
Extra annual cost vs home: $1,905.88 higher
Compared to gas baseline: spend $1,744.15/year more
Seasonal Charging Cost: Ford E-Transit
Mainstream pack profile (60-100 kWh). This band reflects most U.S. EVs. Seasonal cost variance is usually moderate, with trip pattern and charging timing as the largest levers.
Planning heuristic (not a universal rule). Reviewed monthly. Sources: AAA EV temperature testing; U.S. DOE weather and fuel-economy guidance; Recurrent model-level seasonal behavior datasets.
Winter factor range
+12% to +30%
Factor band: 1.12x-1.30x baseline.
Summer factor range
+5% to +12%
Factor band: 1.05x-1.12x baseline.
Estimated home monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $118.59-$137.65
Summer: $111.18-$118.59
Estimated public monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $296.47-$344.12
Summer: $277.94-$296.47
Precondition when plugged in and calibrate with one full winter and summer billing cycle.
Need detailed seasonal budgeting methods? Read the Winter EV Charging Cost Guide and Summer EV Charging Cost Guide.
Charging Costs by State
Top 5 cheapest states for Ford E-Transit: North Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $0.11/kWh | $64.71 | $776.47 | #1 |
| Arkansas | $0.12/kWh | $70.59 | $847.06 | #2 |
| Idaho | $0.12/kWh | $70.59 | $847.06 | #3 |
| Missouri | $0.12/kWh | $70.59 | $847.06 | #4 |
| Nebraska | $0.12/kWh | $70.59 | $847.06 | #5 |
| Oklahoma | $0.12/kWh | $70.59 | $847.06 | #6 |
| Iowa | $0.13/kWh | $76.47 | $917.65 | #7 |
| Kentucky | $0.13/kWh | $76.47 | $917.65 | #8 |
| Louisiana | $0.13/kWh | $76.47 | $917.65 | #9 |
| Montana | $0.13/kWh | $76.47 | $917.65 | #10 |
| Nevada | $0.13/kWh | $76.47 | $917.65 | #11 |
| North Carolina | $0.13/kWh | $76.47 | $917.65 | #12 |
| South Dakota | $0.13/kWh | $76.47 | $917.65 | #13 |
| Tennessee | $0.13/kWh | $76.47 | $917.65 | #14 |
| Utah | $0.13/kWh | $76.47 | $917.65 | #15 |
| Washington | $0.13/kWh | $76.47 | $917.65 | #16 |
| Wyoming | $0.13/kWh | $76.47 | $917.65 | #17 |
| Georgia | $0.14/kWh | $82.35 | $988.24 | #18 |
| Kansas | $0.14/kWh | $82.35 | $988.24 | #19 |
| Mississippi | $0.14/kWh | $82.35 | $988.24 | #20 |
| Arizona | $0.15/kWh | $88.24 | $1,058.82 | #21 |
| Florida | $0.15/kWh | $88.24 | $1,058.82 | #22 |
| Minnesota | $0.15/kWh | $88.24 | $1,058.82 | #23 |
| New Mexico | $0.15/kWh | $88.24 | $1,058.82 | #24 |
| Oregon | $0.15/kWh | $88.24 | $1,058.82 | #25 |
| South Carolina | $0.15/kWh | $88.24 | $1,058.82 | #26 |
| Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $88.24 | $1,058.82 | #27 |
| West Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $88.24 | $1,058.82 | #28 |
| Alabama | $0.16/kWh | $94.12 | $1,129.41 | #29 |
| Colorado | $0.16/kWh | $94.12 | $1,129.41 | #30 |
| Indiana | $0.16/kWh | $94.12 | $1,129.41 | #31 |
| Texas | $0.16/kWh | $94.12 | $1,129.41 | #32 |
| Delaware | $0.17/kWh | $100.00 | $1,200.00 | #33 |
| Illinois | $0.17/kWh | $100.00 | $1,200.00 | #34 |
| Ohio | $0.17/kWh | $100.00 | $1,200.00 | #35 |
| Wisconsin | $0.18/kWh | $105.88 | $1,270.59 | #36 |
| Maryland | $0.20/kWh | $117.65 | $1,411.76 | #37 |
| Michigan | $0.20/kWh | $117.65 | $1,411.76 | #38 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | $117.65 | $1,411.76 | #39 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | $135.29 | $1,623.53 | #40 |
| Vermont | $0.23/kWh | $135.29 | $1,623.53 | #41 |
| Connecticut | $0.25/kWh | $147.06 | $1,764.71 | #42 |
| Alaska | $0.26/kWh | $152.94 | $1,835.29 | #43 |
| New Hampshire | $0.26/kWh | $152.94 | $1,835.29 | #44 |
| New York | $0.27/kWh | $158.82 | $1,905.88 | #45 |
| Maine | $0.30/kWh | $176.47 | $2,117.65 | #46 |
| Massachusetts | $0.31/kWh | $182.35 | $2,188.24 | #47 |
| Rhode Island | $0.31/kWh | $182.35 | $2,188.24 | #48 |
| California | $0.35/kWh | $205.88 | $2,470.59 | #49 |
| Hawaii | $0.42/kWh | $247.06 | $2,964.71 | #50 |
How Long Does It Take to Charge?
Level 1 (120V outlet)
Speed: 2-3 miles/hour
Time to full: 56-75 hours
Best for: Overnight charging and low daily mileage
Level 2 (240V home)
Speed: 14-17 miles/hour
Time to full: 9-13 hours
Best for: Daily home charging
DC Fast Charging
Speed: up to 180 kW (60 miles in 15 min)
Time to 80%: about 33 minutes
Best for: Road trips and fast top-ups
Networks: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo
Full Specifications
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Trim | Cargo Van |
| Battery Size | 89 kWh |
| Range | 159 miles |
| Efficiency | 1.7 mi/kWh |
| Charging Speed | L1: 2-3 miles/hour; L2: 14-17 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 180 kW (60 miles in 15 min) |
| Seating | 2 seats |
| Category | van |
| MSRP | $51,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge a Ford E-Transit per month?
At $0.18/kWh depot/home charging, E-Transit is about $105.88 per 1,000 miles. At $0.45/kWh public charging, it is about $264.71 for the same monthly distance.
What is Ford E-Transit charging cost per 100 miles?
Using current benchmark assumptions, E-Transit runs near $10.59 per 100 miles on depot/home electricity and about $26.47 per 100 miles on full public charging.
How much more does public charging cost for Ford E-Transit routes?
Compared with depot-first charging behavior, full public charging is about $158.82 higher per month and about $1,905.88 higher per year for a 12,000-mile profile.
Is overnight Level 2 charging necessary for E-Transit?
For most route-based operations, yes. Consistent Level 2 overnight charging improves next-day readiness and reduces dependence on costlier daytime public sessions that can disrupt route timing.
How long does Ford E-Transit take to charge at depot/home and DC fast stations?
Typical planning windows are around 56-75 hours on Level 1, 9-13 hours on Level 2, and about 33 minutes to 80% on DC fast charging when station and battery conditions are favorable.
Can Ford E-Transit still reduce annual energy cost versus gas vans?
Against a 25 MPG gas-van baseline at $2.98/gal, E-Transit saves about $161.73 per year at depot-rate assumptions.
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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.98/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.