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Ford Explorer vs Tesla Model X

	Ford Explorer Tesla Model X
Price	$42,000.00 $88,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 5.8
Brand	FORD TESLA
Category	Electric Car Electric Car

MODEL

Models

Ford Explorer Standard Range Ford Explorer Extended Range Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Tesla Model X Standard Range Tesla Model X Long Range+ Tesla Model X Plaid

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, March 21 2023, August 15 - Tesla Model X Standard Range 2021 - Tesla Model X Long Range+ 2021 - Tesla Model X Plaid
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 Cancelled - Tesla Model X Standard Range Available to order. Released 2021 - Tesla Model X Long Range+ Available to order. Released 2021 - Tesla Model X Plaid
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 $ 88,500 - Tesla Model X Standard Range $ 80,000 € 100,000 - Tesla Model X Long Range+ $ 90,000 € 116,000 - Tesla Model X Plaid

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 -Tesla Model X Standard Range AWD 670 hp (410 kW) - Tesla Model X Long Range+ AWD 1020 hp (760 kW) - Tesla Model X Plaid
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 755 Nm (557 lb-ft) - Tesla Model X Long Range+ 1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) - Tesla Model X Plaid
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 4.4 sec 0-60 mph - Tesla Model X Standard Range 3.8 sec 0-60 mph (3.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model X Long Range+ 2.5 sec 0-60 mph (2.6 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model X Plaid
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 149 mph (240 km/h) -Tesla Model X Standard Range 155 mph (250 km/h) - Tesla Model X Long Range+ 163 mph (262 km/h) - Tesla Model X Plaid

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 92.2 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Tesla Model X Long Range+ 92.3 kWh usable, 100 kWh total - Tesla Model X Plaid
Tech	Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V
Range	236 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 374 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 352 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 269 mi EPA - Tesla Model X Standard Range 351 mi EPA (388 mi WLTP) - Tesla Model X Long Range+ 333 mi EPA (364 mi WLTP) - Tesla Model X Plaid
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 320 Wh/mi EPA (307 Wh/mi WLTP) - Tesla Model X Long Range+ 340 Wh/mi EPA (335 Wh/mi WLTP) - Tesla Model X Plaid
Recuperation	Yes 1 level, no coasting, no regen when pedal braking
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 - Tesla Model X Standard Range Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 10 hours 15 min - Tesla Model X Long Range+ Type 2 22 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 10 hours 15 min - Tesla Model X Plaid Type 2 22 kW, 0-100% in 7 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 Supercharger V3 250 kW max - Tesla Model X Standard Range CCS Supercharger V3 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Tesla Model X Long Range+ CCS Supercharger V3 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Tesla Model X Plaid CCS

BODY

Type	5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5/6/7 seats
Platform	MEB
Dimensions	4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) 5036 x 1999 x 1684 mm (198.3 x 78.7 x 66.3 in) -Tesla Model X Standard Range 5057 x 2073 x 1680 mm (199.1 x 81.6 x 66.1 in) - Tesla Model X Long Range+ 5057 x 2073 x 1680 mm (199.1 x 81.6 x 66.1 in) - Tesla Model X Plaid
Drag Co-Efficient	0.24 Cd
Wheelbase	2767 mm (108.9 in) 2965 mm (116.7 in)
Clearance	146 - 206 mm (5.7 - 8.1 in)
Weight	EU: 2008 kg unladen, 2490 kg gross EU: 2415 kg unladen - Tesla Model X Long Range+ EU: 2539 kg unladen - Tesla Model X Plaid
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Adaptive Air suspension
Wheels	R19, R20, R21 R20, R22
Trunk/Boot	EU: 536 l, 1422 l max EU: 1050 l, 2410 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No 183 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 EU: 2268 kg braked - Tesla Model X Standard Range EU: 2250 kg braked - Tesla Model X Long Range+ EU: 2268 kg braked - Tesla Model X Plaid

DISPLAYS

Centre	14.6" movable touchscreen 17" swivel touchscreen
Driver's Display	5" Yes
Head-Up	No No
Others	Rear passenger touchscreen

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated third row seats
Roof	Panoramic glass roof All-glass roof
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Active Park Assist 6 front and rear sensors, reversing camera, Parking Assist
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Others	Three-zone climate control

SAFETY

Airbags	Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag 12 airbags: 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 3 front, 2 side and 3 rear cameras, 6 front and 6 rear sensors (up to 250m object detection). Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
Self Driving	Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability
Crash Tests	NCAP 2019: 5 stars, NHTSA 2017-2021: 5 stars

Note

Others	14 August 2023: Initial release price 88,490 USD
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