2012 Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van/Wagon

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems โ€” with the pros and cons against similar 2012 models.

Class
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Engines
Electric motor
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
EV
EV range
56 mi ยท 8 h on 240 V
Length
โ€“
Curb weight
โ€“
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Short EV rangeUp to 56 miles on a charge (EPA) โ€” plan around charging.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data โ€” not a review. How we calculate this โ†’

Overview

The 2012 Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van/Wagon is a special purpose vehicle powered by electricity and front-wheel drive.

The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 56 miles and takes about 8 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCOโ‚‚ g/mi
Transit Connect Electric Van/Wagon EV52 kW AC InductionAutomatic (A1)Front-Wheel Drive56 mi ยท 54 kWh/100miโ€“$1,200โ€“
Save $6,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2012 EPA class average. How we calculate this โ†’

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2012 Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van/Wagon.

Similar 2012 special purpose vehicles

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2012 Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van/Wagon (this car)56 miNot rated0
2012 Ford Transit Connect23 MPGNot rated1
2012 VPG MV-115 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van/Wagon.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA โ†—

Not every 2012 Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van/Wagon is affected โ€” only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2012 Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van/Wagon in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2012 Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van/Wagon buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Battery health. Ask for a battery state-of-health report, check the remaining battery warranty, and compare the displayed range at 100% charge with the EPA's 56 miles.
  3. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2012 Azure Dynamics Transit Connect Electric Van/Wagon. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Azure Dynamics. How we calculate this โ†’