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Compare 2 electric vans

Ford E-Transit Custom

L1H1 Trend 136PS RWD

£43,630 ex VAT

Toyota Proace City Electric

Icon Short 136 Auto

£31,732 ex VAT

Loadspace
Payload
1,046 kgBest
800 kg
Cargo volume
5.8 m³Best
3.3 m³
Load length
2.60 mBest
1.82 m
Load width
1.39 mBest
1.23 m
Load height
1.32 mBest
1.20 m
Pallet spaces (Euro)
-
-
Range & charging
Range (WLTP)
230 miBest
171 mi
Range (laden)
-
-
Battery
71 kWhBest
50 kWh
Max charge
125 kWBest
100 kW
DC charge time
29 minBest
30 min
Vehicle dimensions
Length
5.05 m
4.40 m
Width
1.99 m
1.85 m
Height
1.97 m
1.80 m
Wheelbase
3.10 m
2.79 m
Kerb weight
2,179 kg
1,625 kgBest
Gross weight (GVW)
3,225 kgBest
2,425 kg
Towing (braked)
2,300 kgBest
750 kg
Performance
Power
100 kW
100 kW
Torque
415 NmBest
260 Nm
Top speed
70 mph
81 mphBest
Drive type
rwd
fwd

Which one is right for your fleet?

Choose the

Ford E-Transit Custom(L1H1 Trend 136PS RWD)

if...

  • your routes are weight-limited, not volume-limited - it carries the most at 1,046 kg.
  • your loads are bulky rather than heavy - it has the most usable cargo space at 5.8 m³.
  • you carry awkward, long or oversized items - load length is class-leading at 2.60 m.
  • you carry awkward, long or oversized items - load width is class-leading at 1.39 m.

Class-leading specs

  • 1,046 kg payload
  • 5.8 m³ cargo volume
  • 2.60 m load length
  • 1.39 m load width

Choose the

Toyota Proace City Electric(Icon Short 136 Auto)

if...

  • vehicle dimensions or weight matter for your bays, parking or licence - kerb weight works in your favour at 1,625 kg.
  • you regularly use motorway corridors - top speed leads the comparison at 81 mph.

Class-leading specs

  • 1,625 kg kerb weight
  • 81 mph top speed

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Compare vehicle dimensions using scaled drawings and common UK depot and parking references.

Compare against:
Ford E-Transit Custom L1H1 Trend 136PS RWD5.05 × 1.99 × 1.97 m
Toyota Proace City Electric Icon Short 136 Auto4.40 × 1.85 × 1.80 m
Standard UK car parking bay2,400 mm wide × 4,800 mm long

Side view (length × height)

Top view (length × width)

Length difference
0.65 m
Width difference
0.14 m
Height difference
0.17 m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the cheapest of these vans?

The Toyota Proace City Electric Icon Short 136 Auto has the lowest listed price in this catalogue comparison at £31,732 ex VAT (before grants). Check a current quotation and compare running costs, maintenance and residual values alongside the purchase price.

Which has the longest range?

On WLTP figures, the Ford E-Transit Custom L1H1 Trend 136PS RWD goes furthest between charges at 230 miles. Expect 70-80% of that in real-world UK conditions, less again when fully laden or in winter.

Which charges fastest on DC?

The Ford E-Transit Custom L1H1 Trend 136PS RWD has the highest listed peak DC charging rate in this comparison at 125 kW. Review the 10-80% charging time and average kW alongside the peak figure when planning charging stops during a shift.

Which can carry the most weight?

The Ford E-Transit Custom L1H1 Trend 136PS RWD has the highest payload at 1,046 kg. Remember that gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the limit your driver licence is checked against - payload is GVW minus kerb weight.

Which has the most cargo space?

The Ford E-Transit Custom L1H1 Trend 136PS RWD has the largest listed cargo volume in this comparison at 5.8 m³. For bulky loads, compare cargo volume alongside payload, load length and Euro pallet capacity to assess the available space.

Are any of these eligible for the Plug-in Van Grant?

Most electric vans on sale in the UK that meet the £35k cap and CO2 criteria qualify - £2,500 for small vans (under 2,500 kg GVW) and £5,000 for large vans (2,500-4,250 kg GVW). Always confirm grant status with the dealer at the point of order.

Also consider

Other electric vans with comparable specifications to explore if the shortlisted vehicles do not meet your fleet requirements.

Use the listed manufacturer specifications as a comparison guide. Confirm the exact configuration and figures with the dealer before ordering.