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Ford Explorer vs Kia EV6

Ford Explorer vs Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 and Ford Explorer EV are both mid-size electric SUVs built for family use. EV6 targets buyers who want a sportier drive, fast charging, and strong performance. Explorer EV targets buyers who want a more traditional SUV shape, higher seating position, and balanced efficiency.

Range is close but leans toward Explorer EV in top trims. Explorer EV reaches up to about 602 km WLTP, while EV6 delivers roughly 428 to 582 km depending on battery and drivetrain. Charging favors EV6. It uses 800V architecture with peak DC speeds around 180 to 235 kW and 10 to 80 percent in about 18 to 20 minutes, while Explorer EV uses a 400V system with peak charging around 145 kW and longer charging times.

Kia EV6 vs Ford Explorer

Price positioning sits close in many markets, though EV6 often trends slightly higher in upper trims due to performance variants. Explorer EV focuses on value within the family SUV segment. Availability favors EV6 with a broader global footprint, while Explorer EV is focused mainly on Europe with gradual expansion. This comparison helps you decide between faster charging and sportier dynamics versus slightly better efficiency and a more traditional SUV profile.

Within Kia, EV6 sits between the Kia EV3 and Kia EV9 as a performance-oriented option. Within Ford, Explorer EV sits alongside models like the Ford Mustang Mach-E as a family-focused electric SUV.

Kia EV6 offers ultra-fast charging, strong performance, and sleek design, but slightly lower efficiency and higher price in some trims reduce value focus; Ford Explorer EV offers longer range, better efficiency, and practical SUV proportions, but slower charging and less sporty driving dynamics limit it.

QUICK VERDICT; Pick Kia EV6 if you want faster charging and stronger performance. Pick Ford Explorer EV if you want more range and a traditional SUV layout.

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	Ford Explorer Kia EV6

Price	$42,000.00 $42,000.00
Our Rating	6.3 6.3
Brand	FORD KIA
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

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

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, March 21 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 2024, November 22 - Kia EV6 GT
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 2024, September - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Available to order. Released 2025, January - Kia EV6 GT
Country of origin	United States South Korea
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 $ 42,900 € 45,000 - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD $ 46,200 € 50,000 £ 45,600 - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD $ 50,300 € 54,000 £ 52,100 - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD $ 63,800 € 70,000 £ 65,500 - Kia EV6 GT

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 167 hp (125 kW) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD RWD 225 hp (168 kW) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD AWD 320 hp (239 kW) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD AWD 641 hp (478 kW) - Kia EV6 GT
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) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 605 Nm (446 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 770 Nm (568 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 GT
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 8.3 sec 0-60 mph (8.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 7.3 sec 0-60 mph (7.3 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 5 sec 0-60 mph (5.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 3.4 sec 0-60 mph (3.5 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 GT
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 115 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 115 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 117 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 161 mph (260 km/h) - Kia EV6 GT
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 63 kWh total - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 GT
Tech	Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 523V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion NCM 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 GT
Range	236 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Standard Range 374 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range 352 mi WLTP - Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD 266 mi WLTP (237 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 347 mi WLTP (319 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 324 mi WLTP (295 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 280 mi WLTP (231 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 GT
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 264 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 272 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 285 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 336 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 GT
Recuperation	Yes Yes, with steering wheel paddles
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 h 45 min
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 CCS 195 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 GT
Others	Vehicle to load (V2L), Vehicle to vehicle (V2V) 250V electrical outlet (3.5 KW max)

BODY

Type	5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door crossover, 5 seats
Platform	MEB E-GMP
Dimensions	4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) 4695 x 1880 x 1550 mm (184.8 x 74.0 x 61.0 in)
Wheelbase	2767 mm (108.9 in) 2900 mm (114.2 in)
Clearance	155 mm (6.1 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: 1855 kg unladen, 2405 kg gross (US: 1874 kg curb, 2320 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD EU: 1950 kg unladen, 2495 kg gross (US: 1995 kg curb, 2475 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD EU: 2060 kg unladen, 2600 kg gross (US: 2100 kg curb, 2580 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD EU: 2220 kg unladen, 2660 kg gross (US: 2215 kg curb, 2650 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 GT
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 EU: 490 l, 1290 l max (US: 691 l, 1322 l max)
Frunk/Bonnet	No 52 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, 750 kg braked - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 GT

DISPLAYS

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

COMFORT

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

SAFETY

Airbags

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

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 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, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0, Lane Following Assist 2.0