Early demand for the Ford Transit Connect Electric Van indicates orders could exceed the first year sales target of 700. The Ford van can reach 75 mph using its 28 kilowatt-hours of LIon batteries, with a nominal range of 80 miles per charge. Recharging takes about four hours using a Level II 220-volt charger. Signs are strong that the fleet market for electric vehicles could provide the initial spark for battery propulsion because the needs of many commercial customers are more in line with the limitations of electric propulsion, most notably range.