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Ford Transit Custom Bus vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Bus or NIO ET7?

Ford Transit Custom Bus vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Bus

  • moderately cheaper
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NIO ET7

  • considerably more power
  • moderately more efficient
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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.

Ford Transit Custom Bus is moderately cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,118 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET7 is moderately more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 22.3 kWh/100km for the Ford Transit Custom Bus. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.

ET7

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET7 offers considerably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 220 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 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 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 £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
Ford Transit Custom Bus
NIO ET7

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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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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Ford Transit Custom Bus
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 63,000 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
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
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
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Length
5,101 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

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

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
NIO
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