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Kia EV3 vs Ford Explorer

	Kia EV3 Ford Explorer
Price	$42,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 6.3
Brand	KIA FORD
Category	Electric Car Electric Car

MODEL

Models

Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD Kia EV3 Long Range FWD Ford Explorer Standard Range Ford Explorer Extended Range Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD

LAUNCH

Announced	2024, May 23 2023, March 21
Status	Coming soon. Expected release 2024 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
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

PERFORMANCE

Power	FWD 204 hp (150 kW) 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
Torque	283 Nm (209 lb-ft) 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.	7.5 sec 0-62 mph 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
Max Speed	106 mph (170 km/h) 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	58.3 kWh total - Kia EV3 Standard Range FWD 81.4 kWh total - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD 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)
Range	373 mi WLTP - Kia EV3 Long Range FWD 236 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 374 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 352 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD
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 2 11 kW
DC Charging	CCS, 10-80% in 31 min Vehicle to load (V2L) 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

BODY

Type	5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door crossover, 5 seats
Platform	E-GMP MEB
Dimensions	4300 x 1850 x 1560 mm (169.3 x 72.8 x 61.4 in) 4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.263 Cd
Wheelbase	2680 mm (105.5 in) 2767 mm (108.9 in)
Weight	EU: 2008 kg unladen, 2490 kg gross
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link
Wheels	R19, R20 R19, R20, R21
Trunk/Boot	EU: 460 l EU: 536 l, 1422 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	25 l No
Towing	No 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

DISPLAYS

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

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only)
Roof	Panoramic glass roof Panoramic glass roof
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, reversing camera, remote park assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Active Park Assist
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

SAFETY

Airbags	Front, side, rear, head airbag system Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag
Driving Aids	Front radar, front/rear cameras. Forward/Reverse/Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, High-beam Assist. 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

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