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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs BYD ETP3 comparison

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

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs BYD ETP3: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • noticeably more power
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BYD ETP3

  • clearly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

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

ETP3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

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 significantly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

Transit Custom 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 Custom Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Bus is decisively ahead 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
Ford Transit Custom Bus
BYD ETP3

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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

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
BYD ETP3

Costs and Consumption

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

Dimensions and Body

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

Engine and Performance

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

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