Ford Explorer EV vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Explorer EV has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 37600 £. That’s a price difference of around 3428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Hyundai IONIQ 6: with 13.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Ford Explorer EV with 14.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.60 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 performs slight better – achieving up to 614 km, about 12 km more than the Ford Explorer EV.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 has a decisively edge – offering 650 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the Ford Explorer EV takes 5.30 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 performs noticeably better – reaching 257 km/h, while the Ford Explorer EV tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 77 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 pulls somewhat stronger with 770 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 91 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is hardly any lighter – 1850 kg compared to 1908 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Explorer EV offers somewhat more room – 450 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, Ford Explorer EV distinctly takes the win – 585 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

All in all, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.