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Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid vs Explorer (2024)

Ford · Ford

1/4 Mile winner
Explorer (2024)
Beats the Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid by 0.12s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Explorer (2024) beats the Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid comfortably, finishing 0.12 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Explorer (2024) thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
457 hp
400 hp
0–100 km/h
6s
5.9s
Top speed
225 km/h
230 km/h
Engine
V6 Hybrid + Electric Motor
V6 Turbocharged
Fuel
Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
825 Nm
563 Nm
Price
$53,000
$55,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid
Explorer (2024)
100 m
6.302s
6.263s
1/8 mile
9.332s
9.266s
1/4 mile
14.067s
13.950s
1 km
25.356s
25.078s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid is $53,000 vs $55,000 for the Explorer (2024) — a $2,000 gap. Power: Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid makes 57 hp more (457 vs 400). Top speed: Explorer (2024) runs to 230 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid or the Explorer (2024)?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Explorer (2024) is faster, beating the Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid by 0.12 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid vs the Explorer (2024)?

The Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 6 seconds, while the Explorer (2024) does it in 5.9 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid produces 457 hp; the Explorer (2024) produces 400 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Explorer Plug-IN Hybrid tops out at 225 km/h, and the Explorer (2024) reaches 230 km/h.

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