Ford Explorer vs Kia EV5 Range, Charging, Price Comparison

	Ford Explorer Kia EV5

Price	$42,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 5.7
Brand	FORD KIA
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

Ford Explorer Standard Range
Ford Explorer Extended Range
Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD
Kia EV5 Long Range FWD
Kia EV5 Long Range AWD
Kia EV5 GT

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, March 21 2023, October 12 - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD 2023, October 12 - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD 2023, October 12 - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD 2026, January 9 - Kia EV5 GT
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 Coming soon. Expected release 2025 - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD Coming soon. Expected release 2025 - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD Coming soon. Expected release 2025 - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD Coming soon. Expected release 2026, Q2 - Kia EV5 GT
Country of origin	United States South Korea
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

PERFORMANCE

Power	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 FWD 218 hp (160 kW) - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD FWD 218 hp (160 kW) - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD AWD 306 hp (225 kW) - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD AWD 302 hp (225 kW) - Kia EV5 GT
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 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD
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 6.2 sec 0-62 mph - Kia EV5 GT
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
transmission	Single-speed Single-speed

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 60.3 kWh total - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV5 GT
Tech	Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type)
Range	236 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 374 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 352 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 336 mi WLTP - Kia EV5 Long Range AWD
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
Recuperation	Yes Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 7 kW Type 2 11 kW
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, 30-80% in 27 min - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD CCS, 30-80% in 27 min - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD CCS, 140 kW max, 30-80% in 27 min - Kia EV5 Long Range FWD CCS, 140 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Kia EV5 GT
Others	Vehicle to load (V2L) Vehicle to grid (V2G)

BODY

Type	5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform	MEB E-GMP
Dimensions	4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) 4615 x 1875 x 1715 mm (181.7 x 73.8 x 67.5 in)
Wheelbase	2767 mm (108.9 in) 2750 mm (108.3 in)
Weight	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: 1870 kg unladen - Kia EV5 Standard Range FWD
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link
Wheels	R19, R20, R21 R18, R19, R20
Trunk/Boot	EU: 536 l, 1422 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No Yes
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 12.3" touchscreen
Driver's Display	5" 12.3"
Head-Up	No Yes

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) Heated, ventilated with massage front seats
Roof	Panoramic glass roof Glass sunroof
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 Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Others	3-zone climatronic

SAFETY

Airbags

Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag Airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, driver's knee airbag

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 Front radar, cameras, 12 front/rear sensors. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Front/Rear Parking Distance Warning, Safe Exit Assist