Penske adds Ford E-Transit Cargo Vans to rental, leasing fleet

Penske Truck Leasing ordered 750 all-electric Ford E-Transit cargo vans.

"We're excited to help bring these new vehicles to market as both a rental and full-service lease option for our customers," said Art Vallely, president of Penske Truck Leasing. "We continue to expand and diversify our fleet of electric vehicles and to offer new options for customers seeking more sustainable choices when it comes to transportation."

Penske's first Ford E-Transit vehicles will be available in Southern California with other locations around the U.S. later in the year. These are the first light-duty electric trucks available in Penske's rental and leasing fleet.

Once Ford E-Transit electric zero tailpipe emission vehicles go into service, they will be made available for rental and longer-term full-service leasing. Penske's long-term plans include adding more units to its network of rental and leasing locations across North America.

The Ford E-Transit is the first all-electric cargo van from a full-line automaker in North America as the electric version of the Ford Transit. It has an estimated range of 126 miles.