Comparison
Ford E-Transit vs Nissan Ariya
Cargo Van vs EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Nissan Ariya 289 mi vs 159 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $44,370 vs $53,260
Faster charging Ford E-Transit 34 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy Nissan Ariya $7,250 vs $5,300
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Nissan Ariya
289 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $335/mi
Charging winner
Ford E-Transit
34 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Ariya
344 Wh/mi vs 470 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Ford E-Transit | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Cargo Van | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $53,260 | $44,370 (better) |
| Range | 159 mi | 289 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 89 kWh (better) | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 5 (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Van | SUV |
| DC max | 115 kW | 178 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min (better) | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 47 | 65.5 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 58 mi | 76 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 335 $/mi | 154 $/mi (better) |
Pick the Ford E-Transit if…
- Slight edge on charging speed: 10-80% in 34 vs 35 minutes.
Pick the Nissan Ariya if…
- You want the lower price: $44,370 vs $53,260 to start, $8,890 less.
- You drive long days: 289 vs 159 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,300 vs $7,250 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
Availability: Nissan Ariya production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Ford E-Transit vs Nissan Ariya
| Charging mix | Ford E-Transit | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi | 344 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,350 | $3,900 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,250 | $5,300 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,050 | $11,000 |
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
| Ford E-Transit | Nissan Ariya | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 108 mi | 197 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 95 mi | 172 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 5 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 170 min | about 70 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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