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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsNIO 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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Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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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
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
456 - 590 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
Hatchback
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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
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
386 L
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Length
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Length
4,790 mm
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Height
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Height
1,499 mm
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
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Payload
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Payload
455 - 475 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
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 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
700 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
360 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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