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Ford Explorer EV vs Land Rover Defender – Which one offers the better deal?
Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Explorer EV or Land Rover Defender?
Explorer EV
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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 Land Rover Defender costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 23657 £.
As for range, the Ford Explorer EV performs clearly better – achieving up to 602 km, about 554 km more than the Land Rover Defender.
Defender
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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 Land Rover Defender has a decisively edge – offering 635 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 295 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Explorer EV takes 5.30 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Land Rover Defender performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Ford Explorer EV tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Land Rover Defender pulls slight stronger with 750 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 71 Nm difference.
Explorer EV
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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: Land Rover Defender offers evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.
In curb weight, Ford Explorer EV is noticeable lighter – 1908 kg compared to 2300 kg. The difference is around 392 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers clearly more room – 786 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 336 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Land Rover Defender performs evident better – up to 2078 L, which is about 656 L more than the Ford Explorer EV.
When it comes to payload, Land Rover Defender evident takes the win – 819 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Land Rover Defender proves to be secures victory with a clear margin and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Land Rover Defender is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £57,900
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Land Rover Defender
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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Land Rover Defender
The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.
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Ford Explorer EV
Land Rover Defender
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
34200 - 48800 £
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Price
57900 - 172000 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 17.2 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
360 - 602 km
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Electric Range
48 km
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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Battery Capacity
15.40 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
135 - 324 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
89 - 91 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 8
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Doors
5
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Doors
3 - 5
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Curb weight
1908 - 2179 kg
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Curb weight
2300 - 2745 kg
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Trunk capacity
445 - 450 L
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Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
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Length
4468 mm
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Length
4323 - 5358 mm
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Width
1871 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Height
1630 - 1639 mm
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Height
1967 - 1995 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1417 - 1422 L
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Max trunk capacity
1263 - 2078 L
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Payload
561 - 585 kg
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Payload
494 - 819 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Power HP
200 - 635 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 250 km/h
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Power kW
147 - 467 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1997 - 5000 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Land Rover
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What drive types are available for the Ford Explorer EV?
The Ford Explorer EV is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.