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Ford Explorer EV vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Explorer EV or Land Rover Discovery?

Ford Explorer EV vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Ford Explorer EV

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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

Land Rover Discovery

  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Explorer EV

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,171 £.

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery offers only slightly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Explorer EV is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

Explorer EV

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: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Explorer EV is slightly lighter – 1,996 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers substantially more boot space – 986 L compared to 472 L. That’s a difference of about 514 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries markedly more – 803 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 218 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
Land Rover Discovery

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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Ford Explorer EV
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 48,800 £
Price
67,400 - 96,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
417 - 602 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
221 - 224 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
89 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,996 - 2,209 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
472 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
-
Length
4,956 mm
Width
1,872 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
1,846 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,997 - 2,061 L
Payload
531 - 585 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
194 - 209 km/h
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Land Rover
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