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Ford Ranger vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or Lotus Eletre?

Ford Ranger vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Ford Ranger

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Ranger is substantially cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,266 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 528 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 637 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers noticeably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 697 Nm. That’s about 288 Nm more.

Ranger

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Ranger is very slightly lighter – 2,405 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 504 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
Ford Ranger
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Ford Ranger
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lotus
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