Head to head
Ford Explorer vs Nissan Ariya
A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
Both cars quote the same 270-mile WLTP range, so range alone won't separate them. The Ford Explorer is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 470 litres and 5 seats versus 466 litres and 5 in the Nissan Ariya. Prices start at the same figure, so the deciding factors are boot space, pace (5.7s plays 6.4s to 60mph) and which standout feature matters more to you.
On the measured specifications below, the Ford Explorer leads in 1 area and the Nissan Ariya in 2.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech