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

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) has a starting price of €49500, compared to the Zeekr X Core RWD (2025-…), which starts at €38990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Zeekr X Core RWD
Years of Production 2024-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €49500 €38990
Price Europe (Used) €46990 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 7.1 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 Zeekr X Core RWD (2025-…).

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Zeekr X Core RWD
Range (WLTP) 602 km 330 km
Range (GCC) 513 km 281 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 51 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 77 kWh 49 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15 kWh/100 km 17.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.66 km/kWh 5.73 km/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 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 Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Zeekr X Core RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 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 5.6

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 0-100 km/h time.

Property Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Zeekr X Core RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 210 kW 200 kW
Motor Power (hp) 282 hp 268 hp
Motor Torque 545 Nm 343 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.4 s 5.9 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 190 km/h
Performance Score 4.7 4.4

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 Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Zeekr X Core RWD
Length 4468 mm 4432 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2063 mm 2029 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1871 mm 1836 mm
Height 1630 mm 1566 mm
Wheelbase 2767 mm 2750 mm

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 Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD Zeekr X Core RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2090 kg 2000 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 450 l 362 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1422 l 1182 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 21 l
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.5 6.3
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