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Ford Explorer EV vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Explorer EV or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Ford Explorer EV vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Ford Explorer EV

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly 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:

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,257 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Explorer EV offers substantially more range – reaching up to 602 km, about 544 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

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 clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Explorer EV is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Explorer EV delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 540 Nm. That’s about 139 Nm more.

Explorer EV

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 terms of curb weight, Land Rover Discovery Sport is very slightly lighter – 1,949 kg compared to 1,996 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers noticeably more boot space – 780 L compared to 472 L. That’s a difference of about 308 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries barely more – 641 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Explorer EV stands well ahead of its rival 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 Sport

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Explorer EV

The Explorer EV brings the familiar presence and practicality of an Explorer into the electric age, offering roomy comfort and modern tech for everyday life and family trips. It feels composed on the road and serves as a straightforward, user-friendly alternative to conventional gas-powered SUVs.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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Ford Explorer EV
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 49,600 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
417 - 602 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,996 - 2,209 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
472 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,872 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
531 - 585 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Ford
Brand
Land Rover
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