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NIO EL8 vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Ford Transit Bus?

NIO EL8 vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EL8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Transit Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,557 £.

Transit Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL8 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Bus is slightly lighter – 2,338 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL8 offers clearly more boot space – 265 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries clearly more – 1,162 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 585 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 is clearly superior overall 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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The NIO EL8 feels like a tech-savvy living room on wheels, blending upscale comfort with playful design for buyers who want electric refinement without the clinical vibe. It’s roomy, packed with clever features and a relaxed driving character that turns everyday trips into something a little more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
6
Seats
9
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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