Ford Explorer EV vs Hyundai IONIQ 9 – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Explorer EV has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 costs 58700 £. That’s a price difference of around 24514 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Explorer EV: with 14.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeable more efficient than the Hyundai IONIQ 9 with 19.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.40 kWh.

As for range, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 performs minimal better – achieving up to 620 km, about 18 km more than the Ford Explorer EV.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 has a evident edge – offering 428 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.20 s, while the Ford Explorer EV takes 5.30 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 performs minimal better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Ford Explorer EV tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 9 pulls barely noticeable stronger with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Ford Explorer EV is distinct lighter – 1908 kg compared to 2594 kg. The difference is around 686 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Explorer EV offers noticeable more room – 450 L compared to 338 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 performs convincingly better – up to 2419 L, which is about 997 L more than the Ford Explorer EV.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai IONIQ 9 minimal takes the win – 643 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Our conclusion: The Ford Explorer EV proves to be edges out slightly and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Ford Explorer EV is the better all-rounder in this comparison.