Ford Explorer EV vs 2026 Toyota C-HR BEV

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thumb image Ford Explorer EV US$ 45,000
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thumb image 2026 Toyota C-HR BEV US$ 42,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Ford Toyota
Model Explorer EV C-HR BEV
Vehicle Type Compact/Midsize Electric SUV Compact crossover SUV
Trims Standard RWD, Extended Range RWD, AWD SE (FWD), XSE (AWD)
Release Date 2024 (Europe) 2026 (expected)
Status In production (Europe only) Upcoming
Made In Cologne, Germany Not confirmed (Toyota e-TNGA platform)
Body Type SUV (5-door) Coupe-like SUV
Vehicle Warranty 8 years / 160,000 km (battery & EV components), 3 years / 100,000 km (vehicle) Not announced
Colors 8 years / 160,000 km (battery & EV components), 3 years / 100,000 km (vehicle) Overcast, Tandoori, Cement, Midnight Black Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl (+ two-tone options on XSE)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (single or dual motor) Electric motors (single FWD on SE, dual motors AWD on XSE)
Horsepower 168 hp (Standard RWD) / 282 hp (Long Range RWD) / 335 hp (AWD) 221 hp (SE), ~338 hp (XSE)
Torque 350 Nm (RWD) / ~679 Nm (AWD, est.) Not specified
Acceleration 6.4 s (RWD), 5.3 s (AWD) 5.0 seconds (0–60 mph, XSE)
Top Speed 180 km/h Not specified
Range 350 km (Standard RWD), 570–600 km (Long Range RWD), 490–500 km (AWD) [WLTP] Up to 290 miles (EPA estimated)
Drivetrain RWD / AWD FWD (SE) / AWD (XSE)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (VW MEB platform) Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 52 kWh (standard), 77–79 kWh (long range & AWD) 74.7 kWh
Power Consumption 15–17 kWh/100 km (WLTP, depending on trim) Not specified
Battery Warranty 8 years / 160,000 km Expected ~8 years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed Up to 11 kW AC 11 kW AC (onboard charger)
Supercharging Speed Not Tesla, CCS2 DC fast charging Supports DC fast charging
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 185 kW (10–80% in ~25–28 minutes) 10–80% in ~30 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour 22–25 mi/hr (11 kW AC) Not specified
Charging Time 7–8 hrs (AC, 11 kW) / ~25–28 min (DC fast, 10–80%) 30 min (fast), several hours (home Level 2)
Charging Connector Type CCS Type 2 (Europe) NACS (North American Charging Standard)
Home Charging Options Wallbox, public AC, 230V outlet Level 1 & Level 2 supported
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW 11 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 4,460 mm 177.9 in (4,520 mm)
Width 1,870 mm 73.6 in (1,870 mm)
Height 1,600 mm 63.8 in (1,595 mm)
Wheelbase 2,770 mm 108.3 in (2,750 mm)
Ground Clearance 180 mm Not specified
Cargo Space 450 L (seats up), ~1,400 L (seats folded) 25.4 cu ft (720 L)
Curb Weight 1,800–2,100 kg (depending on trim) Not specified
No. of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 5 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Alloy
Wheel Size 19" (standard), optional 20" / 21" 18″ (SE), 20″ (XSE)
Front Tire 235/55 R19 (base) Not specified
Rear Tire 235/55 R19 (base) Not specified

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) Electric power steering
Transmission Single-speed automatic (EV direct drive) Single-speed
Turning Radius 11.5 m Not specified
Gear Box 1-speed fixed ratio N/A (EV)
Front Suspension MacPherson strut Independent (tuned for EV)
Rear Suspension Multi-link independent Independent multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No (Ford Co-Pilot360 assist suite instead) Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (driver assistance suite)
Navigation System Yes, SYNC Move with Google Maps & OTA updates Cloud navigation with Drive Connect
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes, with Stop & Go and Lane Centering Yes
Climate Control Dual-zone automatic climate control Automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input USB-C / USB-A ports Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Available (XSE with Tech Package)
Apple Car Play Yes (wireless) Wireless
Android Auto Yes (wireless) Wireless
Touchscreen Yes Yes
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers Up to 10 (B&O premium system) 6 standard, 9 JBL premium on XSE Tech Package

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative braking with ABS + EBD Regenerative + hydraulic brakes
Front Brakes Ventilated disc Disc
Rear Brakes Disc Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 7 (front, side, curtain, knee) Multiple (front, side, curtain)
Rear Seat Belt Yes, 3-point with pretensioners Yes
Auto Parking sensors Front & rear sensors + optional automated park assist Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 360° camera system 360° view on XSE
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No (urban SUV, not off-road focus) Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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