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Ford Explorer vs Tesla Model Y

	Ford Explorer Tesla Model Y
Price	$42,000.00 $47,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 7.8
Brand	FORD TESLA
Category	EV EV

MODEL

Models

Ford Explorer Standard Range Ford Explorer Extended Range Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Tesla Model Y SR+ RWD 60kWh Tesla Model Y SR+ AWD Tesla Model Y SR Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh Tesla Model Y Performance Tesla Model Y LR RWD Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, March 21 2022, August - Tesla Model Y SR+ RWD 60kWh 2023, April 07 - Tesla Model Y SR+ AWD 2019. Released 2020 - Tesla Model Y SR 2019. Released 2020 - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh 2021 - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh 2019 - Tesla Model Y Performance 2024, April 11 - Tesla Model Y LR RWD 2024, May 06 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
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. Released 2022, August - Tesla Model Y SR+ RWD 60kWh Available. Released 2023, May - Tesla Model Y SR+ AWD Discontinued - Tesla Model Y SR Discontinued - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh Available. Released 2021 - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh Available. Released 2020 - Tesla Model Y Performance Available to order. Released 2024, April - Tesla Model Y LR RWD Available to order. Released 2024, May - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
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 $ 44,000 € 44,900 £ 45,000 - Tesla Model Y SR+ RWD 60kWh $ 47,500 - Tesla Model Y SR+ AWD $ 39,000 - Tesla Model Y SR $ 61,000 € 64,500 £ 58,000 - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh $ 48,500 € 55,000 £ 54,000 - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh $ 52,500 € 61,000 £ 60,000 - Tesla Model Y Performance € 49,000 - Tesla Model Y LR RWD $ 45,000 - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA

PERFROMACE

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 RWD 347 hp (255 kW) - Tesla Model Y SR+ RWD 60kWh AWD - RWD 204 hp (150 kW) - Tesla Model Y SR+ AWD AWD 514 hp (378 kW) - Tesla Model Y SR AWD 514 hp (378 kW) - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh AWD 514 hp (378 kW) - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh AWD 534 hp (393 kW) - Tesla Model Y Performance RWD 347 hp (255 kW) - Tesla Model Y LR RWD RWD - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
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 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Tesla Model Y SR 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) - Tesla Model Y LR 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 SR+ RWD 60kWh 5 sec 0-60 mph - Tesla Model Y SR+ AWD 6.9 sec 0-62 mph - Tesla Model Y SR 4.8 sec 0-60 mph (5 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh 4.8 sec 0-60 mph (5 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh 3.5 sec 0-60 mph (3.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Performance 5.9 sec 0-62 mph - Tesla Model Y LR RWD 6.5 sec 0-60 mph - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
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 SR+ RWD 60kWh 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y SR+ AWD 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y SR 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh 155 mph (250 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Performance 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y LR RWD 135 mph (217 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA

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 SR+ RWD 60kWh 60 kWh total - Tesla Model Y SR+ AWD 50 kWh total - Tesla Model Y SR 70 kWh usable, 75 kWh total - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh 75 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh 76 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Performance 78.1 kWh total - Tesla Model Y LR RWD
Tech	Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V LFP battery - Tesla Model Y SR+ RWD 60kWh Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V LFP battery - Tesla Model Y SR+ AWD Liquid-cooled Li-ion - Tesla Model Y SR Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh Liquid-cooled Li-ion 360V - Tesla Model Y Performance Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (400V type) - Tesla Model Y LR RWD Liquid-cooled (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
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) 373 mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y LR RWD 320 mi EPA - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
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 249 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y LR RWD 249 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
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 SR+ RWD 60kWh Type 2 11 kW - Tesla Model Y SR+ AWD Type 2 7.7 kW - Tesla Model Y SR Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours 31 min - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours 31 min - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7 hours 31 min - Tesla Model Y Performance Type 2 11 kW - Tesla Model Y LR RWD Type 2 11 kW - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA
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 Y SR+ RWD 60kWh CCS Supercharger V3 250 kW max - Tesla Model Y SR+ AWD CCS 250 kW max Supercharger V3 250 kW max - Tesla Model Y SR CCS Supercharger V3 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh CCS 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min Supercharger V3 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh CCS 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min Supercharger V3 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Tesla Model Y Performance CCS 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min Supercharger V3 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Tesla Model Y LR RWD CCS 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min Supercharger V3 250 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA 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 EU: 1909 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y SR+ RWD 60kWh EU: 1844 kg unladen, 2369 kg gross - Tesla Model Y SR EU: 1979 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh EU: 2056 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh EU: 2072 kg unladen, 2591 kg gross - Tesla Model Y Performance EU: 1959 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y LR RWD
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 - Tesla Model Y SR+ RWD 60kWh EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Tesla Model Y SR+ AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 75kWh EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Tesla Model Y LR AWD 82kWh EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Tesla Model Y Performance EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Tesla Model Y LR RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD USA

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

Note

Others

19 April 2023: price decrease to 46,990 USD, old price 49,990 USD 07 April 2023: Initial release price 49,990 USD 03 October 2023: Initial release price 43,990 USD Oct 2022: All Model Y built for certain regions are no longer built with ultrasonic sensors and instead rely solely on Tesla Vision to provide Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, FSD capability and active safety features Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD price history: 06 May 2024: Initial release price 44,990 USD

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