Ford Explorer EV vs Lexus LM – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £, while the Lexus LM costs 110100 £. That’s a price difference of around 75942 £.

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 Ford Explorer EV has a noticeable edge – offering 340 HP compared to 250 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Explorer EV is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.30 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.70 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lexus LM performs slight better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Ford Explorer EV tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

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: Lexus LM offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Ford Explorer EV is noticeable lighter – 1908 kg compared to 2345 kg. The difference is around 437 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus LM offers convincingly more room – 752 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 302 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Explorer EV performs somewhat better – up to 1422 L, which is about 231 L more than the Lexus LM.

When it comes to payload, Ford Explorer EV slight takes the win – 585 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Our conclusion: The Ford Explorer EV proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Ford Explorer EV is the better all-rounder in this comparison.