Comparison
Ford E-Transit vs Tesla Model 3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model 3 159 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $51,995 vs $42,490
Faster charging Ford E-Transit 34 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model 3 1.8 vs 6.9
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $327/mi
Charging winner
Ford E-Transit
34 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 470 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford E-Transit | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Cargo Van | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $51,995 | $42,490 |
| Range | 159 mi | 363 mi |
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Van | Sedan |
| DC max | 115 kW | 208 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 40.9 | 79.7 |
| USD per mile of range | 327 $/mi | 117 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if you want the longer rated range (363 mi vs 159 mi).
- Choose Ford E-Transit if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 34 min vs 36 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $327/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (6.9 vs 1.8).
Ford E-Transit1.8 Tesla Model 36.9 115 kW34 min 208 kW36 min
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