Comparison
Ford E-Transit vs Tesla Model S
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model S 159 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Ford E-Transit $51,995 vs $86,630
Faster charging Tesla Model S 34 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model S 1.5 vs 7.2
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Tesla Model S
410 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model S
$211/mi vs $327/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model S
31 min vs 34 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
271 Wh/mi vs 470 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford E-Transit | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Cargo Van | Model S |
| MSRP (USD) | $51,995 | $86,630 |
| Range | 159 mi | 410 mi |
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh | 271 Wh/mi • 3.69 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Van | Sedan |
| DC max | 115 kW | 250 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 40.9 | 88.7 |
| USD per mile of range | 327 $/mi | 211 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 159 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model S if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 31 min vs 34 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model S looks better ($211/mi vs $327/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model S has the stronger weighted profile (7.2 vs 1.5).
Ford E-Transit1.5 Tesla Model S7.2 115 kW34 min 250 kW31 min
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