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Ford Transit Transporter vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (67,300 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or NIO EL6?

Ford Transit Transporter vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

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NIO EL6

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO EL6 is clearly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,452 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 127 km more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

EL6

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 NIO EL6 offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 221 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Transit Transporter

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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 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 £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 406 - 529 km
Ford Transit Transporter
NIO EL6

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Ford Transit Transporter
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 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
SUV
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
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Length
4,854 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 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
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
430 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
NIO
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