Making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Volkswagen ID4 Pro 4Motion was announced in October 2023. Energy is supplied by a 77 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 471 km. The powertrain configuration delivers All-Wheel Drive 210 kW (286 hp), enabling an acceleration of 6.6 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 51000 USD.
Alternatively, the Ford Explorer Extended Range officially made its debut in March 2023. It is powered by a 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 602 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Rear-wheel drive 210 kW (286 hp), enabling an acceleration of 6.4 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 47000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | October 2023 | March 2023 |
| Release date | October 2023 | March 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | All-Wheel Drive 210 kW (286 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 210 kW (286 hp) |
| Torque | 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) | 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 6.6 sec 0-100 km/h | 6.4 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 77 kWh usable | 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 350V (400V type) | Li-ion (400V type) |
| Driving range | 471 km | 602 km |
| Consumption | 16.4 kWh/100 km | 13.9 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours | Type 2 11 kW |
| Charging station | CCS 175 kW, 10-80% in 28 min | CCS 170 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats | 5 door crossover, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4582 x 1852 x 1632 mm (180.4 x 72.9 x 64.3 in) | 4468 x 1871 x 1630 mm (175.9 x 73.7 x 64.2 in) |
| Weight | 2237 kg unladen, 2760 kg gross | 2190 kg unladen, 2675 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R18, R19, R20, R21 | R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk volume | 543 l, 1575 l max | 536 l, 1422 l max |
| Front trunk | No | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 12.9" touchscreen | Heated front seats, massage (driver seat only) |
| Driver's display | 5.3" | Panoramic glass roof |
| Head-up display | Yes, with augmented reality | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Active Park Assist |
| Various | - | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, massage | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide | Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, 5 cameras. Assisted Lane Change, Clear Exit Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Front and Rear Parking Aid with Manoeuvring Brake Assist, Reverse Brake Assist, Pre-Collision Assist, Cross Traffic Alert with Active Braking, High Beam Assist |
| Parking aids | 8 front and rear sensors, 360 camera, front and reversing camera | - |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | - |
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Safety
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| Airbags | 6 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system | - |
| Driving aids | Front radar, 2 rear corner radars, front camera. Lane Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display, Light Assist, Emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, Travel Assist, Side Assist, Oncoming vehicle braking when turning and swerve support | - |
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| Price | 51000 USD | 47000 USD |