Acura ZDX vs Ford Explorer Electric
The Acura ZDX leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
Type S w/Perf. Wheel & Tire (AWD)
1 of 7 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 17, 2026
56/100#64 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
Explorer Standard Range
No US price yet
58/100#151 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
ZDXAcura ZDXExplorer ElectricFord Explorer Electric
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+45 kW· 31%
- Cargo space- best on this row+12.8 cu ft· 81%
- Power- best on this row+247 kW· 198%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
- Top speed- best on this row+32 mph· 32%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Acura ZDX | Ford Explorer Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Acura ZDX if
Pick the Ford Explorer Electric if
- Higher overall score (provisional)
- Stronger on charging
Score by category
out of 100
Acura ZDXFord Explorer Electric
Range
77- Different test cycles - not compared.58Charging
1951Performance
no data46Practicality
8966
How much is each in the US?
Acura ZDX
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 17, 2026 - Price checked Sep 17, 2026 - it may be out of date
acura.com- Type S w/Perf. Wheel & Tire (AWD)
- $74,500
Ford Explorer Electric
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Acura ZDX
- 278 miEPA
- Ford Explorer Electric
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Acura ZDXZDX
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Acura ZDX
- Acura ZDX
- Ford Explorer Electric
- Ahead by
- 45 kW
Where next
- Ford Explorer ElectricFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Acura ZDX vs
Ford Explorer Electric vs
- Volkswagen ID. BuzzFord Explorer Electric scores 2 higher
- Score
- 56
- Price
- from $69,995
- Peugeot E-3008Peugeot E-3008 scores 1 higher
- Score
- 59
- Price
- - No US price yet
- Mercedes-Benz EQAMercedes-Benz EQA scores 1 higher
- Score
- 59
- Price
- from €52,205
- BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV)BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV) scores 1 higher
- Score
- 59
- Price
- - No US price yet
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 22, 2026 · 17 sources
Every source link (40)
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