Ford Explorer Electric vs NIO EC6
The NIO EC6 leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
Explorer Standard Range
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · ford.co.uk
62/100#200 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
All-New EC6 Standard range battery (75 kWh)
1 of 2 versions
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
61/100#204 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Explorer ElectricFord Explorer ElectricEC6NIO EC6
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+35 kW· 24%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.3 cu ft· 26%
- Power- best on this row+235 kW· 188%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.8 kWh/100 mi faster· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Ford Explorer Electric | NIO EC6 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | version: 100-kWh-Batterie |
| AC charging | ||
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 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 | version: 100-kWh-Batterie |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Ford Explorer Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Ford Explorer ElectricNIO EC6
Range
59- Different test cycles - not compared.59Charging
6043Performance
4895Practicality
7084
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Ford Explorer Electric
- WLTP
- NIO EC6
- 314 miCLTCcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
NIO EC6EC6
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- NIO EC6
- Ford Explorer Electric
- NIO EC6
- Ahead by
- 35 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Ford Explorer Electric
- NIO EC6
- 4.4 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
- Ford Explorer ElectricFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Ford Explorer Electric vs
- Volkswagen ID. BuzzFord Explorer Electric scores 5 higher
- Score
- 57
- Price
- from $69,995
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class with EQFord Explorer Electric scores 13 higher
- Score
- 49
- Price
- from $163,750
- Kia Niro EVFord Explorer Electric scores 2 higher
- Score
- 60
- Price
- from $39,700
- Volvo EX30Ford Explorer Electric scores 3 higher
- Score
- 59
- Price
- from $40,345
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 23 sources
Every source link (35)
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