Ford Explorer vs Tesla Model Y Range, Charging, Price Comparison

	Ford Explorer Tesla Model Y

Price	$42,000.00 $45,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 7.8
Brand	FORD TESLA
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

Ford Explorer Standard Range
Ford Explorer Extended Range
Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
Tesla Model Y Performance

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, March 21 2022, August - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh 2021 - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh 2024, April 11 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 2024, May 06 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA 2019 - Tesla Model Y Performance
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. Released 2022, August - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh Available to order. Released 2021 - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh Available to order. Released 2024, April - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD Available to order. Released 2024, May - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA Available to order. Released 2020 - Tesla Model Y Performance
Country of origin	United States United States
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 £ 45,000 - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh $ 48,000 € 52,500 £ 53,000 - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh € 49,000 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD $ 45,000 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA $ 51,500 € 58,500 £ 60,000 - Tesla Model Y Performance

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 RWD 347 hp (255 kW) - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh AWD 514 hp (378 kW) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh RWD 347 hp (255 kW) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD RWD - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA AWD 534 hp (393 kW) - Tesla Model Y Performance
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 RWD 347 hp (255 kW) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD
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 6.6 sec 0-60 mph (6.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh 4.8 sec 0-60 mph (5 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh 5.9 sec 0-62 mph - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 6.5 sec 0-60 mph - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA 3.5 sec 0-60 mph (3.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Performance
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 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA 155 mph (250 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Performance
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 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh 75 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh 78.1 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 76 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Performance
Tech	Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V LFP battery - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD Liquid-cooled (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V - Tesla Model Y Performance
Range	236 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 374 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 352 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 260 mi EPA (283 mi WLTP) - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh 351 mi WLTP (310 mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh 373 mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 320 mi EPA - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA 319 mi WLTP (279 mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Performance
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 253 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh 272 Wh/mi WLTP (280 Wh/mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh 249 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD 249 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA 275 Wh/mi WLTP (280 Wh/mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Performance
Recuperation	Yes 2 levels, via driving modes, no regen when pedal braking
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 7.7 kW - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours 31 min - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh Type 2 11 kW -Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD Type 2 11 kW - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours 31 min - Tesla Model Y Performance
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, 10-80% in 30 min CCS 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min

BODY

Type	5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door, SUV, 5/7 seats
Platform	MEB
Dimensions	4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) 4750 x 1920 x 1624 mm (187.0 x 75.6 x 63.9 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.23 Cd
Wheelbase	2767 mm (108.9 in) 2890 mm (113.8 in)
Clearance	167 mm (6.6 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: 1909 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y Standard Range+ RWD 60kWh EU: 2056 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 82kWh EU: 1959 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD EU: 2072 kg unladen, 2591 kg gross - Tesla Model Y Performance
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front double wishbone-type coil spring, rear multi-link
Wheels	R19, R20, R21 R19, R20, R21
Trunk/Boot	EU: 536 l, 1422 l max EU: 854 l, 2041 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No 117 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: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked

DISPLAYS

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

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) Heated 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

SAFETY

Airbags	Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag 8 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 2022: 5 stars, NHTSA 2020-2022: 5 stars