Comparison
Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo vs Ford E-Transit
Zevo vs Cargo Van: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo 272 mi vs 159 mi
Best value Ford E-Transit $53,260 vs $78,000
Faster charging Ford E-Transit 34 min vs 60 min
5-yr energy Ford E-Transit $8,050 vs $7,250
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo
272 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo
$287/mi vs $335/mi
Charging winner
Ford E-Transit
34 min vs 60 min
Efficiency winner
Ford E-Transit
470 Wh/mi vs 520 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | Ford E-Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Zevo | Cargo Van |
| MSRP (USD) | $78,000 | $53,260 (better) |
| Range | 272 mi (better) | 159 mi |
| Efficiency | 520 Wh/mi • 1.92 mi/kWh | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh (better) |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Van | Van |
| DC max | 120 kW (better) | 115 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 60 min | 34 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 41.8 | 47 (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 287 $/mi (better) | 335 $/mi |
Pick the Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo if…
- You drive long days: 272 vs 159 miles of rated range.
Pick the Ford E-Transit if…
- You want the lower price: $53,260 vs $78,000 to start, $24,740 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 34 vs 60 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $7,250 vs $8,050 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo vs Ford E-Transit
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | Ford E-Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 520 Wh/mi | 470 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,900 | $5,350 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $8,050 | $7,250 |
| All public DC fast charging | $16,650 | $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
| Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | Ford E-Transit | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 185 mi | 108 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 162 mi | 95 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 5 |
| Time spent charging | about 120 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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