Ford Explorer Electric vs Volkswagen ID.4 Pro: real MPG, tax and cost per mile
Side-by-side UK comparison of the Ford Explorer Electric and Volkswagen ID.4 Pro on the metrics that actually drive ownership cost: real-world efficiency, road tax (VED), insurance group and depreciation outlook.
Comparison table
| Ford Explorer Electric | Volkswagen ID.4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel type | electric | electric |
| Body style | suv | suv |
| Years | 2024–2026 | 2021–2026 |
| Real-world efficiency | 3.77 mi/kWh | 3.44 mi/kWh |
| Official efficiency | 4.73 mi/kWh | 4.32 mi/kWh |
| CO₂ (g/km) | 0 | 0 |
| Road tax year one | £0 | £0 |
| Road tax standard | £195/yr | £195/yr |
| Insurance group | 30/50 | 30/50 |
| Depreciation | average | average |