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Ford Explorer EV vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Explorer EV or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Ford Explorer EV vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

Ford Explorer EV

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • moderately more power
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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 Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,771 £.

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 Range Rover Velar.

Range Rover Velar

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 Range Rover Velar offers moderately more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Explorer EV is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Explorer EV delivers barely more torque with 679 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 29 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Explorer EV is marginally lighter – 1,996 kg compared to 2,003 kg. The difference is around 7 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar carries only slightly more – 587 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Explorer EV is clearly superior 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 Range Rover Velar

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 Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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Ford Explorer EV
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 49,600 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
103 - 228 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
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
472 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,872 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
531 - 585 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Land Rover
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