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NIO EL8 vs Ford Transit Courier comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Ford Transit Courier?

NIO EL8 vs Ford Transit Courier: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • considerably more power
  • visibly more electric range
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Ford Transit Courier

  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Courier is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,402 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Courier is slightly more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 3.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 185 km more than the Ford Transit Courier.

Transit Courier

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 EL8 offers considerably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 517 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Courier is significantly lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 1,235 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries moderately more – 701 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier 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 £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
325 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,099 mm
Length
-
Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
529 - 701 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, 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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