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Kia EV6 vs Ford Explorer

	Kia EV6 Ford Explorer
Price	$42,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 6.3
Brand	KIA FORD
Category	Electric Car Electric Car

MODEL

Models

Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Ford Explorer Standard Range Ford Explorer Extended Range Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD

LAUNCH

Announced	2024, May 14 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	RWD 228 hp (168 kW) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD AWD 325 hp (239 kW) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 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	350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 605 Nm (446 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 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.	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	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	84 kWh total 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	Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 697V Li-ion (400V type)
Range	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, with steering wheel paddles Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW
DC Charging	CCS 235 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min Vehicle to load (V2L), Vehicle to vehicle (V2V) 250V electrical outlet (3.5 KW max) 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	4695 x 1880 x 1550 mm (184.8 x 74.0 x 61.0 in) 4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in)
Wheelbase	2900 mm (114.2 in) 2767 mm (108.9 in)
Weight	EU: 1985 kg unladen - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD EU: 2085 kg unladen - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD EU: 2008 kg unladen, 2490 kg gross
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link
Wheels	R19, R20, R21 R19, R20, R21
Trunk/Boot	EU: 536 l, 1422 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	52 l - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD No - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD No
Towing	Yes 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, with augmented reality No

COMFORT

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

SAFETY

Airbags

10 airbags: front, center, side, rear, head airbag system Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag

Driving Aids

Front radar, several cameras. Forward/Rear collision avoidance assist, Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition, Blind spot detection, Rear cross traffic alert, Safe exit assist, Front/side/rear parking collision avoidance 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

Note

Others	For European market
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