AMBULANCES
- Engineered and built in the USA
- Battery-electric vehicle
- Smooth, quick and quiet
- Class-leading efficiency
- Additional DC-DC converter to operate 12V auxiliary power for medical equipment and lighting
- Elegant cabin integration with batteries fully under the floor
- CARB and HVIP certified
- Available on GSA Fleet SIN 212E
- Installation, maintenance and service performed by certified partners
- Lightning Analytics gives insight into usage and efficiency
Lightning Electric Transit Ambulance Type II
The Lightning Electric Transit Ambulance Type II is equipped with a state-of-the-art electric drivetrain which delivers the best efficiency of any vehicle in its weight class, while providing a quiet, smooth and familiar driving experience that your EMTs – and patients – will love.
Available in 140-mile and 170-mile range versions, this van provides practical, reliable service while producing zero emissions on the road. Charging is simple and quick, with both Level 2 AC charging and DC Fast Charge supported. Lightning supports HV battery integration for direct connection to supplemental HVAC components.
We use the highest-quality components available, including our thermally-managed batteries which deliver the best range, efficiency and lifetime of any batteries in the market.
| Base Chassis | Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van | |
| GVWR | 10,360 or 11,000 lb versions | |
| Wheelbase | 148 in | |
| Charging options | Level 2 AC (up to 13.2 kW) and DC Fast Charge (up to 80 kW) with J1772 CCS1 Combo |
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| Efficiency | 61 MPGe / EPA City and 66 MPGe / EPA Highway | |
| Driving range* | 140 miles | 170 miles |
| Battery Capacity | 80 kWh (nameplate) 73.6 kWh (usable) | 120 kWh (nameplate) 110.4 kWh (usable) |
| Charge Time | 5 hours (Level 2, at up to 13.2 kW) 1.5 hours (DC Fast Charge, at up to 80 kW) | 8.5 hours (Level 2, at up to 13.2 kW) 2 hours (DC Fast Charge, at up to 80 kW) |
| Maximum Speed | 65 mph (electronically limited) | |
| Peak Power | 215 HP (160 kW) | |
| Torque Rating (after transmission) | 733 lb-ft (994 Nm) | |
| Warranty | • Base Chassis: Ford standard warranty • Electric powertrain and batteries: Lightning eMotors standard warranty (5 year / 60,000 miles) |
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| Analytics | • Preventive Maintenance • Range Analysis • Driver Behavior | |