Ford Explorer EV vs Polestar 2
How the Ford Explorer EV and the Polestar 2 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Explorer EV | Polestar 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 374 mi | 379 mi |
| Usable battery | 79 kWh | 82 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 14.4 kWh/100 km | 14.8 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Ford Explorer EV | Polestar 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 248 mi | 251 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 355 mi | 360 mi |
| Motorway | 292 mi | 296 mi |
| City | 404 mi | 409 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Polestar 2
- Further in winter
- Polestar 2
- More efficient
- Ford Explorer EV
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Ford Explorer EV or the Polestar 2?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Ford Explorer EV is rated 374 mi and the Polestar 2 379 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 248 mi from the Ford Explorer EV and 251 mi from the Polestar 2.
- 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.