Ford Transit
or Similar Standard
Getting started
At Europcar we strive to make your car or van hire experience as simple as possible. Here we have put together various topics of useful information, advice and help related to your electric vehicle hire.
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Take the keyfob of the vehicle
Push the button with the sign of the padlock unlocked
The vehicle is now unlocked, you can open the doors
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Press the brake pedal and the Power button at the same time. Start Button is located on the right under the steering wheel.
As it's an electric vehicle don't be surprised by the absence of noise
Press the brake pedal and select drive / D with the gearbox to start driving. Gearbox is on the centrale console on the right below the screen.
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Press the brake pedal and select drive / D with the gearbox
Remove your feet from the braking pedal, the vehicle will slowly start to advance still making no motor noise as it's an electric vehicle
Drive the electric vehicle as you would a traditional automatic car, utilizing the accelerator pedal to accelerate and the brake pedal to decelerate or stop.
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When you are in a safe and appropriate parking spot, keep your feet on the brake and shift the vehicle into 'Park' or 'P' mode using the gearbox. turn off the vehicle by pressing the power button
Leave the vehicle and ensure all doors are properly closed
Push the button on the keyfob to lock the vehicle.
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The charge port is located on the front of the vehicle just below Ford's Logo. To open the charge port cover, ensure the vehicle is unlocked, press the charging port door and release – the door will open to reveal the waterproof plug cover. Remove the plug cover to reveal the combined charging port.
Before you begin charging, you must ensure the vehicle power system is turned off. To start charging, insert the connector into the charge port and lock the vehicle using the key fob.
Unplug & Go
When charging is complete, unlock the vehicle, gently pull and remove the connector and return it to its dock. You can stop charging at any time by disconnecting the charge cable.
Electric route planner
Enjoy peace of mind with your travel planning. Calculate the ideal route and charging stops according to your vehicle and preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions
Make the most of your trip! Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about electric vehicles.
- Am I entitled to a free upgrade?
- An amount of 30€ was debited from my credit card, which I cannot assign. Whom can I contact?
- Are electric vehicles more environmentally friendly than gasoline or diesel vehicles?
