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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or NIO ET5?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs NIO ET5: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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NIO ET5

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly 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:

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

NIO ET5 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,960 £.

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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 ET5 offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers marginally more torque with 700 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 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 £40,700
ET5

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 590 km
Ford Transit Custom Transporter
NIO ET5

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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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NIO ET5

NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

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Ford Transit Custom Transporter
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
456 - 590 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
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
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
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Length
4,790 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
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Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
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Payload
455 - 475 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
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General

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