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BYD ETP3 vs Ford Transit Custom Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 50,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Ford Transit Custom Bus?

BYD ETP3 vs Ford Transit Custom Bus: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • substantially cheaper
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Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD ETP3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Bus costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,176 £.

Transit Custom Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Transit Custom Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Bus delivers considerably more torque with 630 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £50,800
Transit Custom Bus

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
BYD ETP3
Ford Transit Custom Bus

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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is a workhorse with a surprisingly comfy streak, offering a roomy, practical cabin that keeps passengers happy on long runs. It steers with more finesse than you’d expect from a people-mover and, whether you’re running a shuttle or converting it for weekend adventures, it’s a dependable, no-nonsense choice that makes life easier for drivers and operators alike.

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BYD ETP3
Ford Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 £
Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.3 - 26.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
9
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
4,460 mm
Length
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Width
1,720 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
780 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
136 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
180 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
100 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Ford
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