Compare the Ford Explorer vs Tesla Model 3
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Tesla Model 3 is longer and more efficient than the Ford Explorer. You get storage space under the bonnet in the Model 3, whereas a front boot is missing on the Explorer. The Explorer provides wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but Tesla does not offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Both cars can struggle over broken surfaces: the Explorer's suspension is pretty stiff and never really settles over potholes and speed humps, while the Model 3's sporty suspension setup means it can jiggle about on rough roads and crash through potholes. Sitting in the back, passengers will find the Explorer is not especially comfortable on longer journeys, and the Model 3 can make long journeys a bit uncomfortable too.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up — | Boot space, seats up 594 litres (4 suitcases) |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,468 mm x 1,871 mm x 1,639 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,720 mm x 1,933 mm x 1,443 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,000 kg | Towing capacity 1,000 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 58 kWh | Battery size 62.5 kWh Best |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 140kW 58kWh Auto | Engine name RWD Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 190 BHP | Engine size Electric • 283 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 6.2 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 58 kWh | Battery size 62.5 kWh Best |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) — | Boot (seats up) 594 litres |
| Length 4,468 mm | Length 4,720 mm |
| Width 1,871 mm | Width 1,933 mm |
| Height 1,639 mm | Height 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.77 m | Wheelbase 2.88 m |
| Turning circle 11.0 m | Turning circle 11.6 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.