USA EV Comparison: Zeekr X Core RWD vs Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD

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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 Zeekr X Core RWD Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD
Years of Production 2025-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China Germany
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6 7.1

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 Zeekr X Core RWD (2025-…).

Property Zeekr X Core RWD Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD
Range (WLTP) 205 mi 374 mi
Range (GCC) 175 mi 319 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 51 kWh 82 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 49 kWh 77 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 28 kWh/100 mi 24.1 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.57 mi/kWh 4.14 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.6 9.2

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 Zeekr X Core RWD (2025-…) maxes out at 130 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Zeekr X Core RWD Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 130 kW 135 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.6 6.3

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) has more power, the Zeekr X Core RWD (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Zeekr X Core RWD Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 200 kW 210 kW
Motor Power (hp) 268 hp 282 hp
Motor Torque 253 lb-ft 402 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.7 s 6.1 s
Top Speed 118 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 4.4 4.7

Dimensions

The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Zeekr X Core RWD (2025-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Zeekr X Core RWD Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD
Length 174.5 in 175.9 in
Width (with Mirrors) 79.9 in 81.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.3 in 73.7 in
Height 61.7 in 64.2 in
Wheelbase 108.3 in 108.9 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 Zeekr X Core RWD (2025-…), but the Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Zeekr X Core RWD (2025-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…).

Property Zeekr X Core RWD Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4409 lb 4608 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 12.8 ft3 15.9 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 41.7 ft3 50.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.7 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 3527 lb 2200 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.3 6.5
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