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Ford Transit Bus vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or NIO EL6?

Ford Transit Bus vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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NIO EL6

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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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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

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

NIO EL6 is slightly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,643 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL6 is only slightly lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers substantially more boot space – 597 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 597 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries significantly more – 1,162 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 687 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 stands well ahead of its rival 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 Transit Bus
NIO EL6

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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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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 Transit Bus
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
4,854 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
NIO
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