The Ford Explorer is now cheaper than the Tesla Model Y
This page is translated from the original post "Le Ford Explorer désormais moins cher que la Tesla Model Y" in French.
- 05/10/2024 13:14
With its large battery and a range of 600 km, the Ford Explorer outperforms the Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive.
Did Tesla just make a serious mistake by raising the prices across its entire Model Y lineup? Or did it simply have no choice? Nevertheless, Ford has made a significant move by reducing the price of its new electric SUV Explorer by an additional 1,000 euros. This is the same model that shares the technical base with the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 and is produced in Belgium.
Thus, reduced to 44,400 euros, the Ford Explorer sees its price starting at 40,400 euros once the ecological bonus is included. That represents a benefit of 590 euros over the cheapest Tesla Model Y. And this is where the shock hits hard. Because the Explorer is not to be compared to the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive, but rather to the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive version (600 km range). Why? Because its range is promised at 544 kilometers thanks to its 79 kWh battery, compared to 455 km for the Tesla in Rear-Wheel Drive version. There’s simply no comparison.
Cheaper and more autonomous
Referring to the Tesla Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, which is now sold for 42,990 euros after the bonus (in October 2024), the American model is about 2,590 euros cheaper than its rival. Not an insignificant amount for a family’s budget. That’s enough for a nice holiday for Christmas…
Sure, one could argue that it has limited power at 204 horsepower, but that’s largely sufficient for daily use and to avoid wasting energy. And for an additional 1,000 euros, you can always opt for the Range Extended version (77 kWh battery) with its 286 horsepower and 602 kilometers of range thanks to a new rear motor that is less energy-hungry. That still remains cheaper than the Tesla Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive. And as sales seem slow to pick up at Ford, even larger discounts can be found directly at dealerships, like this Range Extended example for under 40,000 euros…
And you, what do you think of this new Ford Explorer?
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