Comparison
Ford E-Transit vs Rivian EDV500/7
Cargo Van vs EDV500: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian EDV500/7 161 mi vs 159 mi
Best value Ford E-Transit $53,260 vs $79,900
Faster charging Ford E-Transit 34 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy Ford E-Transit $7,250 vs $7,700
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian EDV500/7
161 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Ford E-Transit
$335/mi vs $496/mi
Charging winner
Ford E-Transit
34 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Ford E-Transit
470 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Ford E-Transit | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Cargo Van | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $53,260 (better) | $79,900 |
| Range | 159 mi | 161 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh (better) | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Van | Van |
| DC max | 115 kW (better) | 100 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min (better) | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 47 (better) | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 335 $/mi (better) | 496 $/mi |
Pick the Ford E-Transit if…
- You want the lower price: $53,260 vs $79,900 to start, $26,640 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $7,250 vs $7,700 in energy over 5 years.
Pick the Rivian EDV500/7 if…
- Slight edge on range: 161 vs 159 miles of rated range.
5-year energy cost: Ford E-Transit vs Rivian EDV500/7
| Charging mix | Ford E-Transit | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi | 497 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,350 | $5,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $7,250 | $7,700 |
| All public DC fast charging | $15,050 | $15,900 |
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 | Rivian EDV500/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 108 mi | 109 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 95 mi | 96 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 5 | 5 |
| Time spent charging | about 170 min | about 175 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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