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NIO EL8 vs Ford Tourneo Custom comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 52,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Ford Tourneo Custom?

NIO EL8 vs Ford Tourneo Custom: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • significantly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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Ford Tourneo Custom

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Tourneo Custom is noticeably cheaper – starting at 52,900 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,170 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL8 is slightly more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 24.1 kWh/100km for the Ford Tourneo Custom. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 171 km more than the Ford Tourneo Custom.

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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 EL8 offers significantly 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 EL8 delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

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 Tourneo Custom offers more seats – 8 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL8 is barely lighter – 2,613 kg compared to 2,660 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Custom offers substantially more boot space – 819 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 554 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Tourneo Custom carries somewhat more – 690 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 leads convincingly 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
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Reviews Ford Tourneo Custom

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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Sander Zwart
26 Mar 2026, 11:01:08

The Ford Tourneo Custom is a very pleasant people-carrier. The engine has plenty of punch when accelerating, both from a standstill and at speed. The multimedia system works fine. It's a pity the battery capacity isn't used intelligently. It's also a shame the car is limited to 157 km/h — disappointing that Ford's engineering seems of lesser quality so that this low limiter is necessary. The layout is practical and you can easily change the configuration and remove seats. The front seats are perfect; the other seats have a somewhat short cushion. I have the short version, which is just over 5 metres long. With this short model you can get around town easily. My average consumption is about 1:16.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
52,900 - 69,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.1 - 26.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
310 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
6
Seats
8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
2,660 - 2,707 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
672 - 819 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
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Width
1,989 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
620 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
218 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
160 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Ford
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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