The Ford Capri and Ford Explorer EV are both electric SUVs built on the same platform but target different buyers. Capri is a coupe-style crossover with a sportier profile, aimed at buyers who prefer design and efficiency. Explorer EV is a more upright family SUV, aimed at buyers who need practicality, space, and everyday usability.
Range is close, with Capri holding a slight edge. Extended versions reach up to about 627 km for Capri and around 600 km for Explorer. Standard versions sit around 464 km for Capri and 444 km for Explorer. Charging performance is similar since both share the same platform. Fast charging typically delivers 10 to 80 percent in about 25 to 30 minutes on higher trims, while base LFP versions take closer to 28 minutes with lower peak speeds.
Price positioning is close, with Explorer slightly lower in entry trims and Capri priced a bit higher due to styling and positioning. Both are focused on Europe and selected global markets. This comparison helps you decide between a sportier coupe SUV and a more practical family-focused SUV with similar core hardware.
Within Ford, both sit alongside models like Ford Mustang Mach-E and upcoming smaller EVs. Capri leans toward style-focused buyers, while Explorer aligns with family and utility needs.
Capri offers better efficiency, slightly longer range, and sportier design, but reduced rear headroom and less practical shape; Explorer offers more cabin space, better rear usability, and lower entry price, but slightly lower range and less aerodynamic design.
QUICK VERDICT; Pick Capri for efficiency and design. Pick Explorer for space and daily practicality.
Related EV Comparsions
| Models |
Ford Capri Standard Range Ford Capri Extended Range Ford Capri Extended Range AWD Ford Explorer Standard Range Ford Explorer Extended Range Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| Announced | 2024, July 10 2023, March 21 |
| Status |
Available to order. Released 2024, November - Ford Capri Standard Range Available to order. Released 2024, July - Ford Capri Extended Range Available to order. Released 2024, July - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD Available to order. Released 2024, November - Ford Explorer Standard Range Available to order. Released 2024, March -Ford Explorer Extended Range Available to order. Released 2024, March - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| Country of origin | United States United States |
| Base Price |
€ 45,000 £ 45,900 - Ford Capri Standard Range € 51,000 £ 48,100 - Ford Capri Extended Range € 54,900 £ 56,200 - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD € 42,500 £ 40,000 - Ford Explorer Standard Range € 49,500 £ 46,000 - Ford Explorer Extended Range € 53,500 £ 54,000 - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| Power |
RWD 125 kW (170 hp) - Ford Capri Standard Range RWD 286 hp (210 kW) - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD 340 hp (250 kW) - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD RWD 168 hp (125 kW) - Ford Explorer Standard Range RWD 286 hp (210 kW) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 335 hp (250 kW) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| Torque |
310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Ford Capri Standard Range 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Ford Capri Extended Range 679 Nm (501 lb-ft) - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Ford Explorer Standard Range 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Ford Explorer Extended Range 679 Nm (501 lb-ft) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
9 sec 0-100 km/h - Ford Capri Standard Range 6.4 sec 0-62 mph - Ford Capri Extended Range 5.3 sec 0-62 mph - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD 9 sec 0-62 mph - Ford Explorer Standard Range 6.4 sec 0-62 mph - Ford Explorer Extended Range 5.3 sec 0-62 mph - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| Max Speed |
160 km/h (99 mph) -Ford Capri Standard Range 112 mph (180 km/h) - Ford Capri Extended Range 112 mph (180 km/h) - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD 99 mph (160 km/h) - Ford Explorer Standard Range 112 mph (180 km/h) - Ford Explorer Extended Range 112 mph (180 km/h) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| transmission | Single-speed Single-speed |
| Capacity |
52 kWh usable, 55 kWh total - Ford Capri Standard Range 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Ford Capri Extended Range 79 kWh usable, 84 kWh total - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD 52 kWh usable, 55 kWh total - Ford Explorer Standard Range 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Ford Explorer Extended Range 79 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| Tech | Li-Ion NCM 352V (400V type) Li-ion (400V type) |
| Range |
243 mi WLTP - Ford Capri Standard Range 390 mi WLTP - Ford Capri Extended Range 368 mi WLTP - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD 236 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 374 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 352 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| Consumption |
251 Wh/mi WLTP - Ford Capri Standard Range 214 Wh/mi WLTP - Ford Capri Extended Range 241 Wh/mi WLTP - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD 241 Wh/mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 224 Wh/mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 253 Wh/mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| Recuperation |
Yes Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging | Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charging |
CCS, 120 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Ford Capri Standard Range CCS, 135 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Ford Capri Extended Range CCS, 185 kW max, 10-80% in 26 min - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD CCS, 120 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Ford Explorer Standard Range CCS 170 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Ford Explorer Extended Range CCS 190 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| Type | 5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door crossover, 5 seats |
| Platform | MEB MEB |
| Dimensions | 4643 x 1872 x 1626 mm (182.8 x 73.7 x 64.0 in) 4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2767 mm (108.9 in) 2767 mm (108.9 in) |
| Weight |
EU: 1914 kg unladen, 2500 kg gross - Ford Capri Standard Range EU: 2098 kg unladen, 2685 kg gross - Ford Capri Extended Range EU: 2174 kg unladen, 2745 kg gross - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD EU: 2008 kg unladen, 2490 kg gross - Ford Explorer Standard Range EU: 2190 kg unladen, 2675 kg gross - Ford Explorer Extended Range EU: 2267 kg unladen, 2740 kg gross - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheels | R19, R20, R21 R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk/Boot | EU: 572 l, 1510 l max EU: 536 l, 1422 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet |
No No |
| Towing |
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Ford Capri Standard Range EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Ford Capri Extended Range EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked - Ford Capri Extended Range AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Ford Explorer Standard Range EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked - Ford Explorer Extended Range EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD |
| Centre | 14.6" movable touchscreen 14.6" movable touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | 5" 5" |
| Head-Up | Yes No |
| Seats | Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) |
| Roof | Panoramic glass roof Panoramic glass roof |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Active Park Assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Active Park Assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Airbags | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag |
| Driving Aids | Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, 5 cameras. Lane Departure Warning, Lane-Keeping Aid, Lane Centering, Clear Exit Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Front and Rear Parking Aid with Manoeuvring Brake Assist, Reverse Brake Assist, Pre-Collision Assist, Cross Traffic Alert with Active Braking, High Beam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, 5 cameras. Assisted Lane Change, Clear Exit Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Front and Rear Parking Aid with Manoeuvring Brake Assist, Reverse Brake Assist, Pre-Collision Assist, Cross Traffic Alert with Active Braking, High Beam Assist |
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