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Side-by-side verified model comparison
Tesla Model Y vs Ford Explorer
A verified side-by-side comparison of Tesla Model Y and Ford Explorer, using generation-level specs, official EPA records and NHTSA safety data where available.
At a glance
| Metric | Tesla Model Y | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 2020 - present | 1990 - present |
| Verified generations | 1 | 2 |
| Peak power | 514 hp | 400 hp |
| Best EPA combined | — | 25 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | 5★ | NR |
| Open recalls (2020/2020) | 24 | 33 |
| Latest dimensions | 4751 × 1921 × 1624 mm | 5049 × 2004 × 1775 mm |
| Average curb weight | 1961 kg (4323 lbs) | 2117 kg (4667 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Electric | Petrol, Hybrid |
If power matters most
Tesla Model Y with a verified peak of 514 hp.
If safety is the filter
The available data is incomplete, so use the side-by-side table rather than a one-line verdict.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Tesla Model YModel Y RWD | Ford ExplorerExplorer VI (U625) 2.3L EcoBoost AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | Single motor | I4 |
| Displacement | — | 2.3L (2261 cc) |
| Aspiration | Electric | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.6 s | 6.0 s |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single-speed | 10-Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | — | 20.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | — | 27.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | — | 23.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | 455 km | — |
| Battery Capacity | 60.0 kWh | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | — | — |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4751 mm | 5049 mm |
| Width | 1921 mm | 2004 mm |
| Height | 1624 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm | 3025 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1909 kg | 1970 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 4 / 5 | 5 / 7 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which has more horsepower, the Model Y or the Explorer?
Tesla Model Y reaches the higher verified peak at 514 hp, compared with 400 hp for the Ford Explorer.
Which is safer: Model Y or Explorer?
Tesla Model Y has a latest recorded NHTSA overall rating of 5★; Ford Explorer has not rated. Cross-check the frontal, side and rollover rows rather than using one headline number alone.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.