Ford Trucks has brought its first production-ready electric heavy-duty model to Solutrans 2025, offering operators in Lyon a chance to see the F-LINE E up close as the company starts to sketch out where battery-electric trucks fit into its European strategy.
The F-LINE E sits at the front of Ford Trucks’ shared stand with Ford Pro, and while the brand is also showing the updated diesel F-MAX, the electric model is the one drawing most of the attention from fleet buyers looking for credible zero-emission options beyond the familiar names.
Emrah Duman, Vice President of Ford Trucks, said the company wanted to show how its “reliable, efficient, and innovative transport solutions” are evolving as it broadens its European presence. Much of Ford Trucks’ engineering historically centres on in-house powertrain development, and the firm is now applying that approach to its electric platform.
A clearer technical picture of the F-LINE E
Rather than a concept, Ford Trucks has arrived in Lyon with firm numbers. The F-LINE E comes in two battery sizes depending on configuration:
- 392 kWh (314 kWh usable) for the 6×2 model, with a claimed 300 km range
- 294 kWh (235 kWh usable) for the 4×2 version, quoted at around 250 km
Fast-charging capability tops out between 213 kW and 285 kW, with a 20-80% charge time of under 45 minutes, according to the company’s published data. Power sits at 310 kW continuous, rising to around 390 kW peak, delivered through a dual-motor drivetrain and a three-speed automated gearbox.
That puts the truck squarely in the set of early heavy-duty BEVs aimed at urban distribution, municipal work and construction support – segments where 200–300 km ranges and depot charging already line up with how fleets operate.
F-MAX refresh keeps the diesel side moving
The new F-MAX is also making its first European appearance at Solutrans. It’s an incremental update rather than a technical overhaul, with aerodynamic revisions, a reworked cab and a new-generation Ecotorq engine the company says delivers just over 11% lower fuel consumption.
It remains the backbone of Ford Trucks’ long-haul portfolio, and for most fleets that part of the market still leans heavily on diesel.
What Ford Trucks seems to be signalling
For a manufacturer that’s been expanding steadily across Europe but has been quieter on electrification than some rivals, the presence of a detailed, production-ready F-LINE E is notable. It suggests Ford Trucks now sees electric heavy-duty vehicles as a tangible part of its line-up rather than a distant future project.
The combination of two battery sizes, multiple axle configurations and documented charging capability points to a structured entry into the space – not an all-in shift, but a pragmatic step where the technology already fits the job.
Driving ZEV will report further once Ford Trucks confirms market roll-out, pricing and early customer deployments for the F-LINE E.
