Ford Transit City SWB Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $50,000
Available since 2026
Key EV Specs
56kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
254 km
Range (WLTP)
220 Wh/km
Efficiency
-
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 87 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Ford Transit City SWB Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Ford Transit City SWB is equipped with a 56 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The Transit City SWB uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 56 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 56 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Front Center |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 45 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 5 hrs 30 mins |
Ford Transit City SWB Charging Times and Speeds
The Ford Transit City SWB has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 8.4 hr | - | 32 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 5.4 hr | - | 50 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 50 min | 227 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 71 kW | - | 35 min | 323 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 71 kW | - | 35 min | 323 km/h |
Ford Transit City SWB Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Ford Transit City SWB will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Ford Transit City SWB on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $19.60.
The cost of fully charging the Ford Transit City SWB at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $39.20.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Ford Transit City SWB
CCS CompatibleFord Transit City SWB Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Ford Transit City SWB can charge from 10–80% in approximately 33 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Ford Transit City SWB via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
56 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
87 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
71 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
355 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Front Center
Ford Transit City SWB Recommended Charge Level
The Ford Transit City SWB uses an LFP battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 100% for daily use.
The key advantage of LFP is the freedom to fully charge the pack to 100% every time with substantially less degradation concerns compared to other chemistries.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Ford Transit City SWB.
Ford Transit City SWB Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Ford Transit City SWB does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |