Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.4 seconds, compared with 7.3 seconds for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD. 2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD has the higher listed output at 286 hp; 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is rated at 229 hp, a difference of 57 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD at 545 Nm and 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD carries the longer listed range at 602 km, against 570 km for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD. 2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD has the lower recorded consumption at 13.6 kWh/100km; 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is listed at 14.7 kWh/100km. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 258 kW, compared with 185 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 527 litres versus 450 litres, a difference of 77 litres. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,600 kg, while 2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD is listed at 1,000 kg. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is 247 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the lower listed starting price at $44,900, compared with $49,995 for 2025 Ford Explorer EV Long Range RWD. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.