Global EV Comparison: Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD vs Audi Q4 e-tron 35
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General Info
The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €49500. The Audi Q4 e-tron 35 (2021-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €24480 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD | Audi Q4 e-tron 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2021-2023 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €49500 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €46990 | €24480 |
| GCC Score | 7 | 5.2 |
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 Audi Q4 e-tron 35 (2021-2023).
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD | Audi Q4 e-tron 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 602 km | 353 km |
| Range (GCC) | 513 km | 288 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 55 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 77 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15 kWh/100 km | 18.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.66 km/kWh | 5.54 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.1 | 5.4 |
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 Audi Q4 e-tron 35 (2021-2023) maxes out at 118 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 Audi Q4 e-tron 35 (2021-2023) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD | Audi Q4 e-tron 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 135 kW | 118 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.3 | 4.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
The Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD | Audi Q4 e-tron 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 210 kW | 125 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 282 hp | 168 hp |
| Motor Torque | 545 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 s | 9 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.7 | 3.2 |
Dimensions
The Audi Q4 e-tron 35 (2021-2023) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD | Audi Q4 e-tron 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4468 mm | 4588 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2063 mm | 2108 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1871 mm | 1865 mm |
| Height | 1630 mm | 1632 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2767 mm | 2764 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Audi Q4 e-tron 35 (2021-2023) 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 Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the Audi Q4 e-tron 35 (2021-2023) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD | Audi Q4 e-tron 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2090 kg | 1965 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 450 l | 520 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1422 l | 1490 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.4 | 6.3 |
