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Ford Explorer vs Peugeot e-408
Selected trimAllureChange trim283 mi · 58 kWh · £34,265
At a glance
In this comparison, Ford Explorer leads on motorway range, charging speed and city driving, while the Peugeot e-408 counters with the lowest price.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Ford Explorer if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Ford Explorer leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Ford
6.1
Peugeot
5.8
Too close to call
Motorway RangeFord
Ford
3.5
Peugeot
2.3
Family
Ford
6.7
Peugeot
6.6
Too close to call
ChargingFord
Ford
4.6
Peugeot
0.7
Cost Per Mile
Ford
3.5
Peugeot
3.9
Too close to call
City DrivingFord
Ford
5.4
Peugeot
4.7
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Ford ExplorerStyle 58kWh | Peugeot e-408Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £35,185 | £34,265 (better) |
| Official range | 273 miles | 283 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 470 L | 471 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | 7.6 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Ford Explorer
Peugeot e-408
Length
Ford Explorer4,468mm-219mm
Peugeot e-4084,687mm
Width
Ford Explorer1,872mm
Peugeot e-4081,859mm-13mm
Height
Ford Explorer1,630mm
Peugeot e-4081,478mm-152mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Ford ExplorerStyle 58kWh | Peugeot e-408Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,468 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,872 mm | 1,859 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,063 mm | 2,062 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,478 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m (better) | 11.2 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 528 mm spare | 541 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Ford ExplorerStyle 58kWh | Peugeot e-408Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | 916 mm | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 470 L | 471 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1460 L | 1545 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,000 kg (better) | 0 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Ford Explorer Style 58kWh |  Peugeot e-408 Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.47m | 4.69m+219mm |
| Width | 1.87m | 1.86m-13mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | 2.06m-1mm |
| Height | 1.63m | 1.48m-152mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.77m | 2.79m+20mm |
| Ground Clearance | 193mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 470L | 471L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1460L | 1545L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | 916mm | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m (better) | 11.2m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,908kg | 1,806kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 1,000kg (better) | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 58kWh | 58kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 273 mi | 283 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 105kW | Not available |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £35,185 | £34,265 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £33,685 (-£1,500) | £32,765 (-£1,500) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Estate |
| Available | 2026+ | 2023+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Ford ExplorerStyle 58kWh | Peugeot e-408Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 273 miles | 283 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 183 miles (better) | 177 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 105 kW | Not available |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | 164 Wh/km | 161 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 58 kWh | 58 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Ford ExplorerStyle 58kWh | Peugeot e-408Allure |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8 sec | 7.6 sec (better) |
| Power | 140 kW | 157 kW (better) |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 475 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Ford Explorer
Style 58kWh
Peugeot e-408
Allure
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Ford Explorer
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Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Ford Explorer Style 58kWh
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Peugeot e-408 Allure
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant76%
Child Occupant84%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Ford ExplorerStyle 58kWh | Peugeot e-408Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Ford Explorer
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Peugeot e-408
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Ford Explorer or the Peugeot e-408?
The Peugeot e-408 is £920 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Peugeot e-408 comes out roughly £920 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Ford Explorer and Peugeot e-408 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 183 miles for the Ford Explorer and 177 miles for the Peugeot e-408 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Ford Explorer or the Peugeot e-408?
The two are within 13 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 541 mm of total clearance for the Peugeot e-408 and about 528 mm of total clearance for the Ford Explorer.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Ford Explorer or the Peugeot e-408?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Ford Explorer and 84% for the Peugeot e-408. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .