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Ford Ranger vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or NIO EL6?

Ford Ranger vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Ford Ranger

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NIO EL6

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  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

NIO EL6 is barely cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,582 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 487 km more than the Ford Ranger.

EL6

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 NIO EL6 offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 209 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers only slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 3 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL6 is barely lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 514 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 406 - 529 km
Ford Ranger
NIO EL6

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Ford Ranger
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
-
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
NIO
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