Ford Explorer EV vs Renault R4 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault R4 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Ford Explorer EV costs 34200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault R4: with 14.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Ford Explorer EV with 14.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.30 kWh.

As for range, the Ford Explorer EV performs distinct better – achieving up to 602 km, about 193 km more than the Renault R4.

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 convincingly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 190 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 Renault R4 takes 8.20 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Explorer EV performs a bit better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault R4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Explorer EV pulls convincingly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 434 Nm difference.

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 Renault R4 is noticeable lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1908 kg. The difference is around 423 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Explorer EV offers hardly perceptible more room – 450 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Explorer EV performs slight better – up to 1422 L, which is about 17 L more than the Renault R4.

When it comes to payload, Ford Explorer EV evident takes the win – 585 kg compared to 443 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 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.