The best home charger for the Ford E-Transit is a 7kW (32A) wall charger — it charges the 75kWh battery overnight in around 11 hours, versus ~45 hours on the included 8A plug-in lead. The E-Transit has an 11kW onboard AC charger, so a 22kW three-phase charger can cut that to ~8 hours. For public AC charging you’ll need a 22kW (3-phase) Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Full details below.
Best home charger
Full overnight charge, single-phase — the go-to for most homes and depots.
Full home charge
20% → 100% • ~8 hrs with 3 phase charging
Public AC cable
22kW 3-phase rated — makes full use of the 11kW onboard charger.
DC fast charging
CCS2 • up to 115kW
About the E-Transit
The Ford E-Transit doesn’t come with a plug-in charger, but it does include a Type 2 to Type 2 charge cable in the box. To charge at home or at your depot, the easiest and fastest option is a wall-mounted EV charger.
Charging from a standard wall socket with the included 8A lead takes around 45 hours for a full charge. A 7kW wall charger brings that down to about 11 hours, and with 3-phase power a 22kW charger does it in roughly 8 hours. Running a fleet? Take a look at our range of DC fast chargers for depot use.
| Item | Specs |
|---|---|
| Battery size | 75kWh |
| Maximum AC charge speed | 11kW (with 3 phase charging) |
| Maximum DC charge speed | 115kW |
| Charge port | Type 2 + CCS2 • front-centre |
The E-Transit’s 11kW onboard charger makes it a great match for a 3-phase depot supply, but a single-phase 7kW wall charger still gives a comfortable full overnight charge for most operators.
Have 3-phase power
The Tron 22kW delivers the E-Transit’s full 11kW AC rate — a complete charge in around 8 hours. Ideal for depots and yards with 3-phase supply.
Standard home supply
The best option for most homes and single-phase sites — a full overnight charge in around 11 hours. Available tethered (cable attached) or as a socket for your own cable.
Got solar panels
Our smart chargers support solar diversion — soak up your excess solar export and charge the van for free during the day.
Estimated charge time comparison from 20% to 100% — generally you don’t arrive home with 0% remaining. The last 5% slows down as the cells are balanced, so the times below are estimates.
| Charger type | Battery | Approx. charge time 20% to 100% |
|---|---|---|
| 8A factory charger | 75kWh | 45 hours |
| 10A Type 2 plug-in charger | 75kWh | 36 hours |
| 16A charger (caravan / commando style) | 75kWh | 18 hours |
| 32A wall charger with socket | 75kWh | 11 hours |
| 32A wall charger with cable | 75kWh | 11 hours |
| Tron 22kW wall charger (with 3 phase charging, 11kW rate) | 75kWh | 8 hours — fastest home option |
Want exact numbers for your power price and starting charge? Use the calculator below, or see our charge time calculator and charge cost calculator.
The E-Transit supports up to 115kW DC charging, taking the van from 15% to 80% in around 34 minutes. On a 50kW charger the same top-up takes about 75 minutes. Charging slows after 80%, so on longer trips you’re better to split charging up. DC chargers have cables attached — no need to bring your own.
Type 2 public chargers are found at supermarkets, malls, hotels and motels — you’ll need to bring your own cable for most of these. The charge port is on the front-centre of the vehicle.
| Provider | Notes | Apple app | Android app |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChargeNet | Largest network nationwide | Download | Download |
| BP | Fast chargers at key sites | Download | Download |
| Z Energy | Fast chargers at selected stations | Download | Download |
| Tesla | Most NZ Superchargers are open to non-Tesla | Download | Download |
For more, see our full New Zealand public charging guide. PlugShare is handy for checking what’s available at your destination before you leave.
We recommend a 22kW (3-phase) Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 5m. The E-Transit charges at up to 11kW 3-phase, so a 22kW-rated cable makes full use of it — and it still works on every single-phase charger. The majority of free public chargers use a Type 2 socket, so this cable lets you use them. Some public chargers have a Type 2 cable hard-wired, so a cable isn’t needed 100% of the time.
For most homes and single-phase depots, a 7kW (32A) wall charger is the best option — it fully charges the E-Transit overnight in around 11 hours. If you have 3-phase power available, a 22kW charger like the Tron delivers the van’s full 11kW AC rate and cuts that to about 8 hours.
No. The E-Transit charges happily on a standard single-phase 7kW wall charger, giving a full overnight charge. Three-phase is only needed if you want the fastest home charge using the van’s full 11kW onboard charger via a 22kW charger.
From 20% to 100%, expect around 45 hours on the included 8A lead, about 11 hours on a 7kW wall charger, and roughly 8 hours on a 22kW 3-phase charger. On DC fast charging the van goes from 15% to 80% in around 34 minutes at up to 115kW.
You can, but it’s slow. The included 8A plug-in lead takes around 45 hours for a full charge from a standard socket — fine as a backup, but for daily use a 7kW wall charger is far more practical.
A 22kW (3-phase) Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the best choice. The E-Transit charges at up to 11kW 3-phase, so a 22kW-rated cable makes full use of that, and it also works on every single-phase public charger. A 5m length suits most sites.
The E-Transit accepts up to 115kW DC via its CCS2 port, taking the battery from 15% to 80% in around 34 minutes. DC chargers have their cables attached, so you don’t need to bring your own.
Free advice, no obligation
Want the easiest, safest charging setup at home or at your depot? We’ll help you choose the right wall charger, confirm your cable needs, and recommend the best install option for your switchboard and parking spot. Running a fleet? Ask us about DC fast chargers and load management. Or simply purchase online and have your local sparky install it.
Free advice includes:
– Charger recommendation
– Installation quote (nationwide options)
– Solar integration options (charge from excess solar for free)
– Public charging & cable guidance
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