Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| Ford Explorer | Nissan Ariya | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years (differs) | 2024-now | 2022-now |
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 42,500 | € 51,990 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) | 75/100 | 73/100 |
| Reliability (differs) | n/a | 68/100 |
| Efficiency (differs) | 73/100 | 62/100 |
| Practicality (differs) | 73/100 | 72/100 |
| Value retention | n/a | n/a |
| Specifications | ||
| Body style (differs) | SUV | SUV-coupe |
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | 522 | 533 |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 77 | 87 |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 286 | 242 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 6.4 | 7.6 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 180 | 160 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 4468 | 4595 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1871 | 1850 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1630 | 1660 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 2090 | 2121 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | 170 | 130 |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | 1400 | 1500 |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 450 | 466 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 15.7 | 19 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · EV Extended Range RWD (2024-, MEB)
Electric mid-size SUV on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform. European-only model, production in Cologne (DE); technically related to the ID.4. Extended Range RWD manages around 522 km WLTP with a 77 kWh net battery and 286 hp. DC charging peaks around 170 kW.
Profile · 87 kWh Evolve (2024)
Electric SUV-coupé on the Alliance CMF-EV platform (shared with Renault Megane E-Tech and the third Leaf). The 87 kWh version reaches WLTP 533 km, system power 242 hp, DC charging up to 130 kW (manufacturer figures). Boot 466 l, braked towing weight 1,500 kg. Owners report substantially less range in winter (public forums, not measured by us).
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