Ford Explorer EV vs KIA EV3
How the Ford Explorer EV and the KIA EV3 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Explorer EV | KIA EV3 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 374 mi | 376 mi |
| Usable battery | 79 kWh | 78 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 14.4 kWh/100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Ford Explorer EV | KIA EV3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 248 mi | 249 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 355 mi | 357 mi |
| Motorway | 292 mi | 293 mi |
| City | 404 mi | 406 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- KIA EV3
- Further in winter
- KIA EV3
- More efficient
- Ford Explorer EV
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Ford Explorer EV or the KIA EV3?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Ford Explorer EV is rated 374 mi and the KIA EV3 376 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 248 mi from the Ford Explorer EV and 249 mi from the KIA EV3.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.