Ford Explorer vs Volkswagen ID.4
At EU average prices the Ford Explorer costs €62.02 a month to charge and the Volkswagen ID.4 €66.28, a difference of €4.26 a month (€51.13 a year). The Volkswagen ID.4 fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 28 minutes, vs 30 for the Ford Explorer.
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Specs side by side
| Ford Explorer | Volkswagen ID.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Extended Range RWD | Pro RWD |
| Usable battery | 79 kWh | 77 kWh |
| WLTP range | 602 km | 550 km |
| Efficiency | 13.1 kWh/100 km | 14.0 kWh/100 km |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max DC charging | 183 kW | 175 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 30 min | about 28 min |
| Full charge at home | €25.17 | €24.53 |
| Per month | €62.02 | €66.28 |
Costs at EU average prices, 1,250 km a month, 80% charged at home. Specs are for the trims shown; other versions differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Explorer or the Volkswagen ID.4 cheaper to charge?
At EU average prices the Ford Explorer costs €62.02 a month to charge and the Volkswagen ID.4 €66.28, a difference of €4.26 a month (€51.13 a year). Change the country or distance in the comparison above for your own numbers.
Which charges faster, the Ford Explorer or the Volkswagen ID.4?
The Volkswagen ID.4 fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 28 minutes, vs 30 for the Ford Explorer. On AC the Ford Explorer takes up to 11 kW and the Volkswagen ID.4 up to 11 kW.
Which has more range, the Ford Explorer or the Volkswagen ID.4?
The Ford Explorer has the longer WLTP range: 602 km vs 550 km. Expect less in cold weather and at high speed.
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