Comparison
Acura ZDX vs Ford E-Transit
RWD vs Cargo Van: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Acura ZDX 313 mi vs 159 mi
Best value Ford E-Transit $53,260 vs $64,500
Faster charging Acura ZDX 33 min vs 34 min
5-yr energy Acura ZDX $5,700 vs $7,250
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Acura ZDX
313 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Acura ZDX
$206/mi vs $335/mi
Charging winner
Acura ZDX
33 min vs 34 min
Efficiency winner
Acura ZDX
370 Wh/mi vs 470 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Acura ZDX | Ford E-Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | Cargo Van |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $53,260 (better) |
| Range | 313 mi (better) | 159 mi |
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh (better) | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh (better) | 89 kWh |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 190 kW (better) | 115 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min (better) | 34 min |
| Roadtrip score | 75 (better) | 47 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 92 mi (better) | 58 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 206 $/mi (better) | 335 $/mi |
Pick the Acura ZDX if…
- You drive long days: 313 vs 159 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,700 vs $7,250 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
Pick the Ford E-Transit if…
- You want the lower price: $53,260 vs $64,500 to start, $11,240 less.
Availability: Acura ZDX production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Acura ZDX vs Ford E-Transit
| Charging mix | Acura ZDX | Ford E-Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 370 Wh/mi | 470 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,200 | $5,350 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,700 | $7,250 |
| All public DC fast charging | $11,850 | $15,050 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Acura ZDX | Ford E-Transit | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 213 mi | 108 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 186 mi | 95 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 5 |
| Time spent charging | about 65 min | about 170 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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