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Ford Explorer vs Rivian R2

	Ford Explorer Rivian R2
Price	$42,000.00 $45,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 6.2
Brand	FORD RIVIAN
Category	Electric Car Electric Car

MODEL

Models

Ford Explorer Standard Range Ford Explorer Extended Range Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Rivian R2 AWD Tri-motor

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, March 21 2024, March 07
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 Coming soon. Expected release 2027
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 $ 45,000

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
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
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 3 sec 0-60 mph (3.2 sec 0-62 mph)
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

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
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 342 mi WLTP
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 1 / Type 2
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 Vehicle to load (V2L)

BODY

Type	5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform	MEB
Dimensions	4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) 4715 x 1905 x 1700 mm (185.6 x 75.0 x 66.9 in)
Wheelbase	2767 mm (108.9 in) 2935 mm (115.6 in)
Clearance	250 mm (9.8 in)
Weight	EU: 2008 kg unladen, 2490 kg gross
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Independent air suspension
Wheels	R19, R20, R21 R20
Trunk/Boot	EU: 536 l, 1422 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 No

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.6" movable touchscreen 12.3" touchscreen
Driver's Display	5" 15"
Head-Up	No No

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) Heated and ventilated front seats
Roof	Panoramic glass roof All-glass roof
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Active Park Assist 12 front/rear/side sensors, 360 camera, 11 front/side/reversing cameras
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Proprietary

SAFETY

Airbags

Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag 8 airbags: side, front and 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 corner radars, 1 forward radar, 11 front/side/rear cameras, 12 front/rear/side sensors. Lane Change Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Trailer Assist, Blind Spot Warning, Highway Assist: Automatic steering, braking and acceleration

Note

Others	Active Safety Assist: Collision warning, alerts and preventative action. Automatic High Beams, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking. The 45000 USD price applies to the base version single motor model only.
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