Ford Explorer EV vs Renault Scenic E-Tech in Netherlands

Charging Ford Explorer EV vs Renault Scenic E-Tech in Netherlands

These estimates use the average home electricity price in Netherlands (€0.28/kWh) and the average DC fast charging price (€0.72/kWh). Annual estimates assume 15,000 km per year.

Prices in EUR, including VAT (21%). Your actual cost depends on your electricity contract, charging network subscription, and time of use.

Annual Charging Cost

If you drive 15,000 km per year and charge mostly at home, the Ford Explorer EV costs roughly €740 per year, while the Renault Scenic E-Tech costs €761. That's a difference of €21 per year in favor of the Ford Explorer EV.

If you rely mostly on DC fast charging (common for drivers without home charging), the costs are higher for both: Ford Explorer EV at €1,901 per year and Renault Scenic E-Tech at €1,955 per year. The Ford Explorer EV saves you roughly €54 per year on DC charging.

Most drivers use a mix of home and public charging. Your actual annual cost will fall somewhere between these two estimates. The more you can charge at home or at work, the lower your cost per kilometer.

Key Specs

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Charging Networks in Netherlands

Both the Ford Explorer EV and Renault Scenic E-Tech use Type 2 / CCS2 connectors, which is the standard in Netherlands. You can charge at any public station with a compatible connector.

Popular roaming cards in Netherlands include Shell Recharge, Plugsurfing, DKV, Routex. A roaming card lets you charge across multiple networks with a single account, which is convenient if you use different chargers on different routes.

Idle fees are common at charging stations in Netherlands. Move your car promptly after charging to avoid extra charges.

Charging in Netherlands

One of the densest charging networks in Europe. Strong public AC charging infrastructure in urban areas. Ad-hoc DC rates typically 0.70 to 0.75 EUR without subscription.