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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Lotus Emeya?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
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Lotus Emeya

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  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,888 £.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 632 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers visibly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Lotus Emeya

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 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
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
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Length
5,139 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
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Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
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Payload
450 - 545 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 - 286 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lotus
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