The upcoming electric ambulance is based on the Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van that was launched back in December 2020. The 2020 Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van features the fourth-generation or “Gen 4” of the company’s battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. The Gen 4 powertrain features new battery technology that provides up to 105 kWh of battery capacity. It has up to 40 percent more range than Gen 3’s 120-mile range as a battery-only vehicle. The Gen 4 van also has fuel cell configurations that extend its range to 250 miles based on EPA-certified dynamometer testing. Pricing for the 2020 Gen 4 powertrain also suggests that it’s more cost-effective compared to a gasoline van.