Ford Explorer Electric vs Kia Niro EV
The Ford Explorer Electric leads on fast-charge peak. The Kia Niro EV leads on cargo space.
SUV
Explorer Standard Range
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · ford.co.uk
62/100#200 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Kia Niro Electric Wind
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026
60/100#61 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Explorer ElectricFord Explorer ElectricNiro EVKia Niro EV
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+60 kW· 71%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.1 cu ft· 37%
- Power- best on this row+25 kW· 20%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row3.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 12%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Ford Explorer Electric | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| 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 | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| 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 | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | version: "First Edition" EV (e-Niro) |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Ford Explorer Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Ford Explorer ElectricKia Niro EV
Range
59- Different test cycles - not compared.67Charging
6022Performance
4851Practicality
7090
How much is each in the US?
Ford Explorer Electric
Kia Niro EV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026 - Price checked Jan 26, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Wind
- $39,700
- Wind
- $39,700
- 2026 Wave
- $44,700
- Wave
- $44,700
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Ford Explorer Electric
- WLTP
- Kia Niro EV
- 253 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Ford Explorer ElectricExplorer Electric
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Ford Explorer Electric
- Ford Explorer Electric
- Kia Niro EV
- 85 kW
- Ahead by
- 60 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Ford Explorer Electric
- Kia Niro EV
- 7.8 sversion not named
Where next
- Ford Explorer ElectricFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Ford Explorer Electric vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 22 sources
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