Compare performance (340 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (34200 £ vs 46400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Explorer EV or Maxus Euniq 5?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Ford Explorer EV has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £ , while the Maxus Euniq 5 costs 46400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12199 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Explorer EV: with 14.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s convincingly more efficient than the Maxus Euniq 5 with 22.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 8.10 kWh.
As for electric range, the Ford Explorer EV performs decisively better – achieving up to 602 km, about 242 km more than the Maxus Euniq 5.
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 clearly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Ford Explorer EV performs to a small extent better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Maxus Euniq 5 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Explorer EV pulls clearly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 369 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Maxus Euniq 5 offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.
In curb weight, Maxus Euniq 5 is barely noticeable lighter – 1810 kg compared to 1908 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Ford Explorer EV offers decisively more room – 450 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 450 L.
When it comes to payload, Ford Explorer EV hardly perceptible takes the win – 585 kg compared to 541 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.
The Ford Explorer EV proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Explorer EV is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Maxus Euniq 5 is a no-nonsense electric people carrier that pairs a cavernous interior with an unexpectedly polished cabin, so family duty feels a little less like a chore. It won’t set your pulse racing, but for buyers after fuss-free electric propulsion, flexible seating and clever everyday practicality, it’s a genuinely sensible and likeable choice.
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Price
34200 - 48800 £
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Price
46400 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 17.2 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.60 kWh
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Electric Range
360 - 602 km
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Electric Range
360 km
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
5
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Seats
6
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1908 - 2179 kg
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Curb weight
1810 kg
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Trunk capacity
445 - 450 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4468 mm
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Length
4825 mm
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Width
1871 mm
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Width
1825 mm
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Height
1630 - 1639 mm
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Height
1800 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1417 - 1422 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
561 - 585 kg
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Payload
541 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Power HP
177 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Max Speed
160 km/h
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Torque
310 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Power kW
130 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Maxus
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The Ford Explorer EV is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.