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Ford Explorer ST 400 vs Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

large SUV · 2020 vs 2023 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

AFord Explorer ST 400

4,065 €per year

12,5 L/100 km weighted · 27.10 € per 100 km · 1 874 L per year

Gap3,596 € per yearin favour of the Model Y Long Range RWD (−88 %)≈ 1,657 L petrol 95
BTesla Model Y Long Range RWD

470 €per year

15,7 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.13 € per 100 km · 2 349 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · ExplorerBB · ModelGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway4,690 €462 €4,228 € · Model
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway4,065 €470 €3,596 € · Model
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway3,577 €481 €3,096 € · Model

Cumulative saving for the Model Y Long Range RWD

1 year
3,596 €
3 years
10,787 €
5 years
17,978 €
10 years
35,955 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
11.8 L/100 km · 15.5 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Fully electric
Power
405 ch · 283 ch
Kerb weight
2,180 kg · 1,935 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD is about 90% cheaper than the Ford Explorer ST 400 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD is 600 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Specs
Explorer
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