The Transit Custom PHEV pairs a petrol engine with an electric drive and a charging inlet — that battery brings real savings on short urban runs but also reduces gross payload and adds complexity. This example’s manual gearbox gives drivers direct control and can be more robust for towing/loads, but clutch wear can be higher under heavy stop‑start use; check the payload/variant (L1/L2 and roof heights) to be sure it meets your needs. Commercial insurance and DOE rules apply in Ireland, and hybrid components will usually have a separate warranty period — confirm the battery warranty and dealer pre-delivery charging equipment is present.

• Confirm the charging inlet, onboard charger and supplied charging cable work and that the van can charge to full without faults
• Verify the VIN plate payload/GVM figures (battery reduces usable payload) and check you have the correct length/roof (L1/L2, H1/H2) for your kit
• Feel the clutch engagement and gearshift under light load — manual PHEV clutches can wear faster with heavy urban use
• Ask the dealer for a hybrid-system diagnostic report and confirm battery warranty terms and any state-of-health baseline
• Inspect cargo-area fittings: rear door seals and hinges, side-door rollers/runners, and floor/bulkhead for signs of installation damage or poor finish