Global EV Comparison: Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD vs Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
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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 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…), which starts at €40335.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €49500 | €40335 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €46990 | €26290 |
| GCC Score | 7 | 5.9 |
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 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…).
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 602 km | 364 km |
| Range (GCC) | 513 km | 315 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 55 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 77 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15 kWh/100 km | 16.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.66 km/kWh | 6.06 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.1 | 6.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 145 kW, while the Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD (2024-…) maxes out at 135 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 | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 135 kW | 145 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.3 | 5.8 |
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 | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (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 | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4468 mm | 4584 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2063 mm | 2108 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1871 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1630 mm | 1634 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2767 mm | 2771 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pure (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).
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1000 kg).
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Extended Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.4 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2090 kg | 1975 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 450 l | 543 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1422 l | 1575 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.4 | 6.8 |
