Comparison
Ford E-Transit vs Nissan Ariya
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Nissan Ariya 159 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $51,995 vs $44,370
Faster charging Ford E-Transit 34 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Nissan Ariya 1.8 vs 6.9
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Nissan Ariya
289 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $327/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
Primary trims| Spec | Ford E-Transit | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Cargo Van | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $51,995 | $44,370 |
| Range | 159 mi | 289 mi |
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Van | SUV |
| DC max | 115 kW | 178 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 40.9 | 65.5 |
| USD per mile of range | 327 $/mi | 154 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Nissan Ariya if you want the longer rated range (289 mi vs 159 mi).
- Choose Ford E-Transit if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 34 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $327/mi).
Weighted verdict
Nissan Ariya has the stronger weighted profile (6.9 vs 1.8).
Ford E-Transit1.8 Nissan Ariya6.9 115 kW34 min 178 kW35 min
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