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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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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
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
341 - 402 km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 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
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
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Length
4,854 mm
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Width
2,059 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
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Height
1,703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 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
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 - 269 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
4.5 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
430 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
135 - 198 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
2024
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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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