Global EV Comparison: Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD vs Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
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General Info
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €46335. 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 Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Announced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Germany, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €46335 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €51375 |
| GCC Score | 5.6 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…).
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 468 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 380 km | 572 km |
| Range (GCC) | 323 km | 465 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 55 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 52 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.1 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.21 km/kWh | 6.04 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.4 | 8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (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 | Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 145 kW | 175 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.8 | 6.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 125 kW | 210 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 168 hp | 282 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 545 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9 s | 6.7 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.2 | 4.7 |
Dimensions
The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (2024-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD (2024-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro (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).
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1000 kg).
| Property | Ford Explorer EV Standard Range RWD | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2008 kg | 2139 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 |
