Current
- Range
- 445 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- DC charging
- 115 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.6 s
SUV · RWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAudi Q4 Sportback e-tron vs Ford Explorer
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Current
- Range
- 450 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- DC charging
- 115 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.4 s
SUV · RWD · 5 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
99
/100
Smart Score verdict
Effectively tied
The overall difference is under two points
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Ford Explorer
99
/100
| Score category | A · Q4 Sportback e-tron | B · Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 99/100 | 100/100 |
| Charging 25% weight | 100/100 | 99/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 100/100 Leads | 98/100 |
| Performance 10% weight | 97/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Practicality 15% weight | 94/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| EV capability 10% weight | 100/100 | 100/100 |
Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron | B Reference model Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 445 km | 450 km Better |
| Useable battery | 77 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency | 173 Wh/km Better | 176 Wh/km |
| One-stop range | 486 km Better | 485 km |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 115 kW | 115 kW |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 28.0 min Better | 29.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | Yes | Yes |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 527 L | 532 L Better |
| Curb weight | 2,165 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | 6.4 s Better |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 1,000 kg | 1,200 kg Better |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | Yes Better | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | Yes Better | No |
| Bidirectional charging | Yes | Yes |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | May 2026 | January 2026 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron | B Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €49,450 | From €39,900 |
| Country Netherlands | From €47,990 | From €38,950 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £48,160 | From £35,185 |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron trims
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron performance (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 445 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron quattro (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 425 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron quattro performance (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 420 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 355 km*
- Battery
- 59 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (MY24-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 435 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 425 km*
- Battery
- 76.6 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (MY26)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 415 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (MY24-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 415 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (MY24-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 410 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 400 km*
- Battery
- 76.6 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2023
- Range
- 400 km*
- Battery
- 76.6 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 (MY25-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 340 km*
- Battery
- 59 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 (MY24)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2025
- Range
- 300 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2023
- Range
- 295 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
Model family
Ford Explorer trims
-
Explorer Extended Range RWD (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–2026
- Range
- 450 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Explorer Extended Range RWD (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 450 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Explorer Extended Range AWD (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 430 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Explorer Extended Range AWD (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–2026
- Range
- 430 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Explorer Standard Range RWD (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 335 km*
- Battery
- 58 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Explorer Standard Range RWD (MY26)
Current- Model years
- 2026–2026
- Range
- 335 km*
- Battery
- 58 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Explorer Extended Range RWD (MY24)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2025
- Range
- 450 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Explorer Extended Range AWD (MY24-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 440 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Explorer Extended Range RWD (MY24-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 435 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Explorer Standard Range RWD (MY24-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Range
- 305 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
Q4 Sportback e-tron vs Explorer — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron or Ford Explorer?
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron has an estimated 445 km of mixed-condition range and Ford Explorer has 450 km. That gives Ford Explorer a 5 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron or Ford Explorer?
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron is listed at 115 kW typical DC power and Ford Explorer at 115 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron or Ford Explorer?
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron and Ford Explorer are effectively tied at 99/100 and 99/100 in this pair-relative Smart Score. Missing categories are excluded and the available weights are renormalized.
Are Morocco prices available for Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron and Ford Explorer?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.