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Ford E-Tourneo Courier vs Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
Selected trimTitaniumChange trim196 mi · 46 kWh · £33,690
At a glance
The Ford E-Tourneo Courier leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Ford E-Tourneo Courier if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Ford E-Tourneo Courier wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
Value
Ford
5.4
Vauxhall
5
Too close to call
Motorway RangeFord
Ford
3.6
Vauxhall
1.1
FamilyFord
Ford
5.3
Vauxhall
3.4
ChargingFord
Ford
3.7
Vauxhall
3.1
Cost Per MileFord
Ford
6.5
Vauxhall
0.1
City DrivingFord
Ford
6.2
Vauxhall
1.6
What each car does better
The measurable advantages behind each verdict - every claim carries its own evidence.
Ford E-Tourneo Courier
Titanium
- £3,210 cheaper
- 10 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 3.3s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1.7 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
The essentials for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33,690 (better) | £36,900 |
| Official range | 196 miles | 213 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 570 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 35 min (better) | 45 min |
| 0-62 mph | 11 sec (better) | 14.3 sec |
Size Comparison
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
Length
Ford E-Tourneo Courier4,337mm-644mm
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric4,981mm
Width
Ford E-Tourneo Courier1,876mm-44mm
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric1,920mm
Height
Ford E-Tourneo Courier1,817mm-118mm
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric1,935mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions and how each car fits into typical UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,337 mm | 4,981 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,876 mm (better) | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,817 mm | 1,935 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.7 m (better) | 12.4 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 524 mm spare (better) | 480 mm spare |
People & luggage
Passenger capacity, child-seat provision, luggage space and towing.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 9 (better) |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 570 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Ford E-Tourneo Courier
- At 4,337 mm, shorter than 100% of MPVs in our UK catalogue.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of the few MPVs in our catalogue that qualifies for the top band.
- 10.7 m turning circle, tighter than 100% of MPVs in our database.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford E-Tourneo Courier Titanium |  Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric Combi |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.34m | 4.98m+644mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.92m+44mm |
| Height | 1.82m | 1.94m+118mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.69m | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 570L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 9 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.7m (better) | 12.4m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,724kg | Not available |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 46kWh | 75kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 196 mi | 213 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,690 (better) | £36,900 |
| Price after EV grant | £29,940 (-£3,750) (better) | £35,400 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | MPV | MPV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2024+ |
* Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric: Euro NCAP tested the platform under the 2015 protocol but the result page has since been retired. No current published rating.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Compare official and estimated range, charging performance, efficiency and batteries.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 196 miles | 213 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 163 miles (better) | 152 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 35 min (better) | 45 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 242 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 43.6 kWh | 75 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Acceleration, power and drivetrain for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 11 sec (better) | 14.3 sec |
| Power | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Torque | 290 Nm (better) | 260 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
Aggregated road-test scores from the UK motoring press.
Ford E-Tourneo Courier
Titanium
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
Combi
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier
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Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
Purchase price, energy, road tax and maintenance against an ICE alternative.
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Cost per mile
Your cost per mile against petrol and diesel, for where you would charge.
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Test the effective monthly cost against list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Ford E-Tourneo Courier Titanium
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant78%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist66%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric Combi
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric Combi
Euro NCAP tested the platform under the 2015 protocol but the result page has since been retired. No current published rating.
Warranty
Published battery warranty terms for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford E-Tourneo CourierTitanium | Vauxhall Vivaro Life ElectricCombi |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier
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Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric worth the extra £3,210 over the Ford E-Tourneo Courier?
The Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric costs £3,210 more than the Ford E-Tourneo Courier. For that premium it adds 4 more seats (9 versus 5). The Ford E-Tourneo Courier is not just cheaper - it also offers a 3.3s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Ford E-Tourneo Courier comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Ford E-Tourneo Courier or the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric?
The Ford E-Tourneo Courier is £3,210 cheaper to buy. The Ford E-Tourneo Courier is cheaper to charge, roughly £160 a year versus £264 for the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Ford E-Tourneo Courier comes out roughly £3,730 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Ford E-Tourneo Courier and Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 163 miles for the Ford E-Tourneo Courier and 152 miles for the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 35 minutes in the Ford E-Tourneo Courier and 45 in the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric, so the Ford E-Tourneo Courier loses less time at each stop.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford E-Tourneo Courier or the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric?
The Ford E-Tourneo Courier is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 44 mm narrower than the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 524 mm of total clearance for the Ford E-Tourneo Courier and about 480 mm of total clearance for the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric. The Ford E-Tourneo Courier also turns in a 1.7 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford E-Tourneo Courier or the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Ford E-Tourneo Courier and 84% for the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Owner feedback, critic verdicts, used prices and battery health live on the full model pages.
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See both cars in our rankings
EVcarsguide scores every verified EV on price, range, family use and running costs. Here is where this pair appears.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .