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Ford Explorer vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
Ford Explorer EV and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are both mid-size electric SUVs aimed at mainstream buyers. The Explorer EV targets families who want familiar SUV shape with practical space. The Ioniq 5 targets tech-focused buyers who want modern design, fast charging, and a more refined EV platform.
Range sits close, with the Explorer EV slightly ahead on paper in some versions, reaching around 600 km WLTP versus roughly 570 km for the Ioniq 5. Charging differs more. The Ioniq 5 uses an 800V system with up to about 230 kW and 10–80 percent in around 18 minutes. The Explorer EV runs a 400V setup with lower peak DC speeds around 145 kW.
Price positioning favors the Explorer EV with a lower starting point in the UK market, while the Ioniq 5 sits higher due to tech and performance options. Both models are available across Europe with expanding deliveries. This page helps you choose between better charging tech and performance versus lower entry price and traditional SUV positioning.
Within Ford, other EVs include the Ford Mustang Mach-E and upcoming electric crossovers. Within Hyundai, the lineup includes the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Hyundai Kona Electric.
The Explorer EV offers lower price, solid range, and practical SUV layout, but charging speed is slower and tech feels less advanced; the Ioniq 5 offers ultra-fast charging, strong performance options, and better interior tech, but costs more and real-world range can vary with driving style.
QUICK VERDICT; Pick the Explorer EV if price and familiar SUV use matter. Pick the Ioniq 5 if charging speed and EV-focused design matter more.
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| Price | $42,000.00 $44,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | FORD Hyundai |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
Ford Explorer Standard Range Ford Explorer Extended Range Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date | 2023, March 21 2024, March 04 |
| Availability Status |
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 Available to order. Released 2024, July |
| Country of origin | United States South Korea |
| Base Price (USD) |
€ 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 € 44,000 £ 40,000 - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD € 51,700 £ 43,400 - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD € 59,400 £ 50,900 - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
BATTERY
| 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 63 kWh total - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 84 kWh total - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 84 kWh total - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-Po (800V type) |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
236 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 374 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 352 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 273 mi WLTP (240 mi EPA) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 320 mi WLTP (310 mi EPA) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 308 mi WLTP (280 mi EPA) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Energy 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 251 Wh/mi WLTP - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 277 Wh/mi WLTP - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 293 Wh/mi WLTP - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Regen Braking (Max kW) | Yes 4 levels, with steering wheel paddles |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) | Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
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 180 kW, 10-80% in 18 min - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD CCS 235 kW, 10-80% in 18 min - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD CCS 235 kW, 10-80% in 18 min - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Additional Notes |
Vehicle to load (V2L) 230V electrical outlet (3.6 KW max) |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
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 RWD 170 hp (125 kW) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD RWD 228 hp (168 kW) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD AWD 325 hp (239 kW) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Torque (Nm) |
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 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 605 Nm (446 lb-ft) - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) 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 8.5 sec 0-62 mph - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD 7.5 sec 0-62 mph - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD 5.3 sec 0-62 mph - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
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 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed Single-speed |
BODY
| Body Style | 5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door crossover, 5 seats |
| Platform / Architecture | MEB E-GMP |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) 4655 x 1890 x 1605 mm (183.3 x 74.4 x 63.2 in) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.288 Cd |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2767 mm (108.9 in) 3000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
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 EU: 1965 kg unladen, 2470 kg gross - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD EU: 2070 kg unladen, 2590 kg gross - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD EU: 2175 kg unladen, 2685 kg gross - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheel Size (inches) | R19, R20, R21 R19, R20 |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) | EU: 536 l, 1422 l max EU: 527 l, 1587 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) |
No
57 l 57 l 24 l |
| Towing Capacity (kg) |
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 EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Hyundai Ioniq 5 63kWh RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Hyundai Ioniq 5 84kWh AWD |
| Additional Notes |
Battery thermal pre-conditioning Smart Frequency Dampers Digital Centre Mirror Digital Side Mirrors |
SAFETY
| Airbags (count) | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag 8 airbags: side, front and rear, including head airbag system |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) | 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 Front and corner radars, cameras. Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Recognition, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist 2, Safe Exit Assist, High Beam Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Hands-On Detection |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity | Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats |
| Roof Type | Panoramic glass roof Panoramic glass roof, solar roof |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Active Park Assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, front and reversing camera, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) | 14.6" movable touchscreen 12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) | 5" 12.3" |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | No Yes, projector type |
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Note
| Disclaimer | We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct |
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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