Ford Explorer EV vs Mitsubishi Outlander – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: 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 Mitsubishi Outlander costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 8648 £.

As for range, the Ford Explorer EV performs clearly better – achieving up to 602 km, about 517 km more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

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 hardly perceptible edge – offering 340 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 34 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 Mitsubishi Outlander takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Explorer EV performs slight better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Outlander tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

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 curb weight, the Ford Explorer EV is minimal lighter – 1908 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers minimal more room – 495 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Explorer EV performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1422 L, which is about 18 L more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

When it comes to payload, Mitsubishi Outlander hardly perceptible takes the win – 595 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

All in all, the Ford Explorer EV shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.