Ford Explorer EV vs Porsche Taycan – Which one offers the better deal?

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 convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £, while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £. That’s a price difference of around 53742 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Explorer EV: with 14.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Porsche Taycan with 16.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.20 kWh.

As for range, the Porsche Taycan performs somewhat better – achieving up to 680 km, about 78 km more than the Ford Explorer EV.

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 Porsche Taycan has a convincingly edge – offering 1034 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 694 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.20 s, while the Ford Explorer EV takes 5.30 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan performs decisively better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Ford Explorer EV tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan pulls significantly stronger with 1340 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 661 Nm difference.

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 to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Ford Explorer EV is slightly lighter – 1908 kg compared to 2165 kg. The difference is around 257 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Explorer EV offers barely noticeable more room – 450 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan hardly perceptible takes the win – 635 kg compared to 585 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Our conclusion: The Porsche Taycan proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Porsche Taycan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.