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Ford Explorer vs Volkswagen ID.3
The Ford Explorer EV and Volkswagen ID.3 target different parts of the EV market. Explorer is a midsize SUV built for families who need space and higher driving position. ID.3 is a compact hatchback aimed at urban drivers who want efficiency and easy city use.
Range sits close at the top end despite the size gap. Explorer reaches up to about 374 miles WLTP with the larger battery, while ID.3 reaches around 546 to 605 km WLTP depending on battery size. Charging differs by setup. Explorer supports up to 135 to 185 kW DC and reaches 10–80% in about 25–28 minutes. ID.3 typically supports lower peak DC charging depending on version, so recovery speed is slower on long trips.
Price separates them clearly. ID.3 starts lower in the UK and Europe, while Explorer sits higher due to SUV positioning and size. Both are focused on Europe, though ID.3 has wider adoption across multiple markets. This comparison helps you choose between compact efficiency and SUV practicality with more space.
Within Ford, other EVs include the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning. Within Volkswagen, related EVs include the Volkswagen ID.4 and Volkswagen ID.7.
Ford Explorer EV gives strong cabin space, higher driving position, and faster charging capability, but costs more, is larger for city use, and has higher energy use. Volkswagen ID.3 gives lower price, better city usability, and strong efficiency, but has less space, slower peak charging, and simpler interior quality.
QUICK VERDICT; Explorer fits buyers who need space, SUV stance, and faster charging.
ID.3 fits buyers who focus on efficiency, lower cost, and city driving.
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| Price | $42,000.00 $40,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | FORD VOLKSWAGEN |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
Ford Explorer Standard Range Ford Explorer Extended Range Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date |
2023, March 21
2023, March 01 - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 2023, March 01 - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 2024, March 14 - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 2024, March 14 - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
| Availability 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 to order. Released 2023, Q3 - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Available to order. Released 2023, Q3 - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Available to order. Released 2024, July - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Available to order. Released 2024, August - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
| Country of origin | United States Germany |
| Base Price (USD) |
€ 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 € 40,000 £ 37,300 - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro € 47,600 £ 43,000 - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S € 50,800 - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX € 52,300 £ 45,000 - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
BATTERY
| 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 58 kWh usable, 62 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 79 kWh usable - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 79 kWh usable, 84 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
| Battery Chemistry |
Li-ion (400V type)
Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Liquid-cooled Li-ion 353V (400V type) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM battery (400V type) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
236 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 374 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 352 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 270 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 357 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 375 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 373 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
| Energy 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 240 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 240 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 233 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 237 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
| Regen Braking (Max kW) | Yes Yes, via driving modes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
Type 2 11 kW
Type 2 7.2 kW Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 6:15 h - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7:30 h - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 8 hours 30 min - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Type 2 11 kW - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
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 120 kW, 5-80% in 35 min - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro CCS 170 kW, 5-80% in 30 min - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S CCS 185 kW, 10-80% in 26 min - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX CCS 175 kW, 10-80% in 26 min - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
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 204 hp (150 kW) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro RWD 204 hp (150 kW) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S RWD 286 hp (210 kW) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX RWD 322 hp (240 kW) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
| Torque (Nm) |
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 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) 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 7.3 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 7.9 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 5.9 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 5.6 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
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 99 mph (160 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro 99 mph (160 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S 112 mph (180 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX 124 mph (200 km/h) - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed Single-speed |
BODY
| Body Style | 5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door hatchback, 4/5 seats |
| Platform / Architecture | MEB MEB |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) 4261 x 1809 x 1562 mm (167.8 x 71.2 x 61.5 in) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.263 Cd |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2767 mm (108.9 in) 2770 mm (109.1 in) |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
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: 1821 kg unladen, 2280 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro EU: 1951 kg unladen, 2290 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S EU: 1985 kg unladen, 2430 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX EU: 2000 kg unladen, 2430 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link, electronic adaptive dampers |
| Wheel Size (inches) | R19, R20, R21 R18, R19, R20 |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) | EU: 536 l, 1422 l max EU: 385 l, 1267 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) | No No |
| Towing Capacity (kg) |
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 Yes |
SAFETY
| Airbags (count) | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag 6 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) | 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 Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, front camera. Lane Assist, Forward collision warning and extended and proactive pedestrian protection, City emergency braking system, Driver Alert system, fatigue detection, Travel Assist, Side Assist, Light Assist |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity | Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) Heated front seats |
| Roof Type | Panoramic glass roof Panoramic glass sunroof |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Active Park Assist 8 front and rear sensors, front and reversing camera |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) | 14.6" movable touchscreen 10.0" or 12" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) | 5" 5.3" |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | No Yes, with augmented reality |
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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