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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
iCAUR 03T vs Ford Transit Custom: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
03T starts ZAR 130,100 cheaper03T from ZAR 639,900 · Transit Custom from ZAR 770,000
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Specification
03T
Transit Custom
Maximum Power
03T135 kW
Transit Custom100 kW
Maximum Torque
03T220 Nm
Transit Custom360 Nm
Engine Size
03TNot applicable — battery electric vehicle
Transit Custom1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Transit Custom12.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
03T190 mm
Transit Custom130 mm
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Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
Current South African Transit Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Body Style
SUV
Panel van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Published
active
Segment
Electric SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Van
Facelift History
-
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
-
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Wheelbase Type
-
Long wheelbase
Tare Mass Kg
-
1756 kg
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Length
4433 mm
5450 mm
Width
1916 mm
2032 mm
Height
1741 mm
1979 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
3500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
484 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
1756 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
3025 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
1269 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
984 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
947 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
970 mm
881 mm
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not applicable — no combustion engine code
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
1996 cc
Cylinders
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
4
Cylinder Layout
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Inline
Valves
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
4
Aspiration
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
10.5:1
Bore
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
135 kW
100 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
360 Nm
Combined Power
135 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
220 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
150 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
7.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Rev Limiter
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
4800 rpm
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Electric Range
431 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
≈10.0 h derived battery-capacity/6.6 kW; losses excluded
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
-
15.5 sec
Launch Control
-
No
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
56.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
205 Nm/tonne
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Manual
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
Manual
Drivetrain
2WD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Front-wheel drive
Transmission Speeds
1
6
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
12.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
14.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
12.2 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
431 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
292 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
Front passenger and side airbags
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Not Available
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Seat Material
Leather seats
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transit Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Not Available
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Not Available
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Not Available
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
2602 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1392 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
2602 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1392 mm
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transit-custom
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
base
Variant Role
-
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
SYNC
Touchscreen
15.6 in
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
15.6 in
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
3
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Base
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
770000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
639900
770000
Starting Price Zar
639900
770000
Spec
03T
Transit Custom
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and Transit Custom comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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