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Ford Explorer EV vs McLaren Super Series Roadster comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 750 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 274,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Explorer EV or McLaren Super Series Roadster?

Ford Explorer EV vs McLaren Super Series Roadster: Key differences

Ford Explorer EV

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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McLaren Super Series Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Explorer EV is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the McLaren Super Series Roadster costs 274,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 240,085 £.

Super Series Roadster

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 McLaren Super Series Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 750 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 410 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Super Series Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Ford Explorer EV takes 5.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers slightly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 121 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: Ford Explorer EV offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren Super Series Roadster is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,996 kg. The difference is around 558 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Explorer EV offers significantly more boot space – 472 L compared to 58 L. That’s a difference of about 414 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Explorer EV is decisively ahead 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
McLaren Super Series Roadster

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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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McLaren Super Series Roadster

The McLaren Super Series Roadster delivers the kind of razor-sharp performance and open-air drama that makes every twisty road feel like a private racetrack. It wraps jaw-dropping pace, cutting-edge design and surprisingly everyday usability into one impossibly exotic package — ideal for buyers who crave supercar theatrics while still needing something they can use on a weekend away.

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Ford Explorer EV
McLaren Super Series Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 49,600 £
Price
274,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.2 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,996 - 2,209 kg
Curb weight
1,438 kg
Trunk capacity
472 L
Trunk capacity
58 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,872 mm
Width
2,161 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
531 - 585 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
750 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
552 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
McLaren
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