Ford Explorer vs BYD Tang

	Ford Explorer BYD Tang

Price	$42,000.00 $72,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 7.2
Brand	FORD BYD
Category	EV EV

MODEL

Models

Ford Explorer Standard Range
Ford Explorer Extended Range
Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD BYD Tang 86kWh
BYD Tang 108kWh

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, March 21 2020, May - BYD Tang 86kWh 2024, January 26 - BYD Tang 108kWh
Status	Coming soon. Expected release 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 Available to order. Released 2021, August - BYD Tang 86kWh Coming soon. Expected release 2024, Q2 - BYD Tang 108kWh
Base Price	€ 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 € 72,000 - BYD Tang 86kWh

PERFROMACE

Power	RWD 168 hp (125 kW) - Ford Explorer Standard Range RWD 282 hp (210 kW) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 335 hp (250 kW) - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD AWD 517 hp (380 kW)
Torque	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 680 Nm (502 lb-ft)
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 0-62 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 4.6 sec 0-62 mph - BYD Tang 86kWh 4.9 sec 0-62 mph - BYD Tang 108kWh
Max Speed	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 112 mph (180 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	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 83.3 kWh usable, 86.4 kWh total - BYD Tang 86kWh 108 kWh total - BYD Tang 108kWh
Tech	Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery
Range	236 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 374 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 352 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 249 mi WLTP - BYD Tang 86kWh 329 mi WLTP - BYD Tang 108kWh
Consumption	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 348 Wh/mi WLTP - BYD Tang 86kWh
Recuperation	Yes Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 7 kW - BYD Tang 86kWh Type 2 11 kW - BYD Tang 108kWh
DC Charging	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 CCS 110 kW, 30-80% in 30 min - BYD Tang 86kWh CCS 190 kW - BYD Tang 108kWh Vehicle to load (V2L)

BODY

Type	5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5/7 seats
Platform	MEB e-platform 3.0
Dimensions	4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) 4870 x 1950 x 1725 mm (191.7 x 76.8 x 67.9 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.335 Cd
Wheelbase	2767 mm (108.9 in) 2820 mm (111.0 in)
Clearance	150 mm (5.9 in) - BYD Tang 86kWh
Weight	EU: 2008 kg unladen, 2490 kg gross EU: 2489 kg unladen, 3060 kg gross - BYD Tang 86kWh
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link, independent front and rear suspension
Wheels	R19, R20, R21 R20, R22
Trunk/Boot	EU: 536 l, 1422 l max EU: 940 l, 1655 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No No
Towing	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 Yes

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.6" movable touchscreen 12.8" rotating touchscreen
Driver's Display	5" 12.3"
Head-Up	No No

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) Heated and ventilated front seats
Roof	Panoramic glass roof Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Active Park Assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

SAFETY

Airbags

Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag 8 airbags: front, side, rear, 3rd row side, including head airbag system

Driving Aids

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 3 radars, 8 cameras, 12 sensors. Blind Spot Warning, High Beam Assist, Advanced Driver Assistance System, Lane departure Warning, Predictive Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition