USA EV Comparison: Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD vs Smart #3 Pro

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Smart #3 Pro
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 7 5.6

Range and Efficiency

The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…).

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Smart #3 Pro
Range (WLTP) 374 mi 202 mi
Range (GCC) 319 mi 171 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 49 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 77 kWh 47 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 24.1 kWh/100 mi 27.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.14 mi/kWh 3.64 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.2 5.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 135 kW, while the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) maxes out at 130 kW.

The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) is limited to 7.4 kW.

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Smart #3 Pro
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 135 kW 130 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.3 4.5

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) has more power, the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Smart #3 Pro
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 210 kW 200 kW
Motor Power (hp) 282 hp 268 hp
Motor Torque 402 lb-ft 253 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.1 s 5.7 s
Top Speed 112 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 4.7 4.3

Dimensions

The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Smart #3 Pro
Length 175.9 in 173.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 81.2 in - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.7 in 72.6 in
Height 64.2 in 61.3 in
Wheelbase 108.9 in 109.6 in

Cargo and Towing

The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…), but the Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 2200 lb, whereas the Smart #3 Pro (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Smart #3 Pro
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4608 lb 4090 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 15.9 ft3 13.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 50.2 ft3 41 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.5 ft3
Towing Capacity 2200 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.4 5.7
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