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Ford Explorer vs Lotus Eletre

	Ford Explorer Lotus Eletre
Price	$42,000.00 $96,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 6.2
Brand	FORD LOTUS
Category	Electric Car Electric Car

MODEL

Models

Ford Explorer Standard Range Ford Explorer Extended Range Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Lotus Eletre Lotus Eletre R

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, March 21 2022, March 29
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 2023, June
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 € 96,000 £ 89,500 - Lotus Eletre € 151,000 £ 120,000 - Lotus Eletre R

PERFORMANCE

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 450 kW (603 hp) - Lotus Eletre AWD 905 hp (675 kW) - Lotus Eletre R
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 710 Nm (524 lb-ft) - Lotus Eletre 985 Nm (726 lb-ft) - Lotus Eletre R
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 4.5 sec 0-100 km/h - Lotus Eletre 2.9 sec 0-60 mph (3 sec 0-62 mph) - Lotus Eletre R
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 265 km/h (165 mph)

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 100 kWh usable, 112 kWh total
Tech	Li-ion (400V type) Li-ion (800V type)
Range	236 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 374 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 352 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 373 mi WLTP - Lotus Eletre 304 mi WLTP - Lotus Eletre R
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 346 Wh/mi WLTP - Lotus Eletre
Recuperation	Yes Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 22 kW, 100% in 5.8 hours
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 350 kW, 10-80% in 20 min

BODY

Type	5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 4/5 seats
Platform	MEB EPA
Dimensions	4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) 5103 x 2006 x 1630 mm (200.9 x 79.0 x 64.2 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.26 Cd
Wheelbase	2767 mm (108.9 in) 3019 mm (118.9 in)
Clearance	187 - 194 mm (7.4 - 7.6 in)
Weight	EU: 2008 kg unladen, 2490 kg gross EU: 2490 kg unladen - Lotus Eletre EU: 2640 kg unladen - Lotus Eletre R
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Air suspension, continuous damping control, active rear axle steering, rear five-link
Wheels	R19, R20, R21 R20, R21, R22, R23
Trunk/Boot	EU: 536 l, 1422 l max EU: 688 l, 1532 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No 46 l
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 No
Others	Digital Side Mirrors Active automatic front grille and rear spoiler

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.6" movable touchscreen 15.1" OLED touchscreen
Driver's Display	5" Yes
Head-Up	No Yes, with augmented reality
Others	9" touchscreen infotainment display at the outer rear seats armrest

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) Heated front seats
Roof	Panoramic glass roof Panoramic glass sunroof, fixed
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	Four-zone automatic climate control

SAFETY

Airbags	Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags
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 4 deployable LIDARs (200m range), several cameras, 12 parking sensors. Front & Rear Collision Mitigation Support, Traffic Sign Information, Door Open Warning, Front & Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Children Presence Detection, Lane Keep Aid with Lane Departure Warning / Prevention, Parking Emergency Brake, Emergency Rescue Call
Self Driving	Autonomous self driving

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