USA EV Comparison: Škoda Elroq 85 vs Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD

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General Info

While the Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. Although the Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Škoda Elroq 85 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Announced
Country of Manufacture Czech Republic Germany
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 7 5.6

Range and Efficiency

The Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…).

Property Škoda Elroq 85 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Range (WLTP) 360 mi 236 mi
Range (GCC) 304 mi 201 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 55 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 77 kWh 52 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.3 kWh/100 mi 25.9 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.95 mi/kWh 3.87 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.6 6.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…) maxes out at 145 kW.

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

Property Škoda Elroq 85 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 175 kW 145 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.7 5.8

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Škoda Elroq 85 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 210 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 282 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 402 lb-ft 229 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.3 s 8.6 s
Top Speed 112 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 4.7 3.2

Dimensions

The Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) and Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Škoda Elroq 85 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Length 176.7 in 175.9 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.6 in 81.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 74.2 in 73.7 in
Height 64 in 64.2 in
Wheelbase 108.9 in 108.9 in

Cargo and Towing

The Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Škoda Elroq 85 (2024-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…).

Property Škoda Elroq 85 Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4671 lb 4427 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 16.6 ft3 15.9 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 55.8 ft3 50.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2204 lb 2200 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.7 6.4
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