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Ford Explorer EV vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Explorer EV or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Ford Explorer EV vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Ford Explorer EV

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Explorer EV

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Explorer EV is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,528 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Explorer EV offers substantially more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 548 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Explorer EV offers moderately more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Explorer EV is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Explorer EV delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 299 Nm more.

Explorer EV

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is barely lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 1,996 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers noticeably more boot space – 704 L compared to 472 L. That’s a difference of about 232 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries somewhat more – 665 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Explorer EV is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £34,200
Explorer EV

Ford Explorer EV

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 417 - 602 km
Ford Explorer EV
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Explorer EV

The Ford Explorer EV translates the familiar big‑American SUV presence into whisper‑quiet electric motoring, offering roomy seating and a tech‑forward cabin that will please families and road‑trippers alike. It drives with more composure than its boxy looks suggest, blending a comfortable ride and eager acceleration while undercutting the guilt of gas stops — a practical, modern alternative for buyers who want Explorer space with electric charm.

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Ford Explorer EV
Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 49,600 £
Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
417 - 602 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,996 - 2,209 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
472 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,872 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
531 - 585 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Hyundai
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