Compare performance (286 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or NIO EL7?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Ford Transit Custom Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,668 £.
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 EL7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.
The NIO EL7 is far ahead overall 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.
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.
detailsThe NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.
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Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
384 - 501 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
570 L
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Length
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Length
4,912 mm
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
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Height
1,720 mm
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
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Payload
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Payload
449 - 469 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 286 HP
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Power HP
653 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
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Torque
850 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
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Power kW
480 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
NIO
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