The all-electric Ford Explorer EV was just introduced as Ford’s latest gift to electric car aficionados. This mid-sized SUV will be produced in collaboration with Volkswagen. Ford Motor Company has been pleased by its recent success in the EV industry, selling 61,575 EVs in 2022, ranking second only to Tesla in terms of EV sales in the United States.
Because this SUV is based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, it is likely to share features with other MEB-based vehicles such as the ID.4, ID. Buzz, Audi Q4 e-tron, Skoda Enyaq, and Cupra Born. The Ford Explorer will be an American vehicle developed in Germany to help Ford increase its presence in Europe.
The Explorer EV will have a range of more than 300 miles.
Although Ford has not released any official details about the Explorer EV’s battery, range, or performance stats, we anticipate a 58-kWh battery pack capable of 212 miles on a single charge. There is also a trim with a 77-kWh battery pack and a range of 335 miles. These rear-drive models will produce approximately 168 and 282 horsepower, respectively.
If 282 horsepower isn’t enough for you, Ford offers a third grade available with 335 horsepower and a 305-mile range. According to Ford, this SUV will be offered in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants.
This electric SUV will most likely go from 0 to 62 MPH in less than six seconds, which isn’t particularly fast, but the EV isn’t designed for extreme performance. Quick charging will charge the Explorer’s battery from 10% to 80% in about 25 minutes. While you drink your coffee, the Explorer will be ready to go, and your long hours of charging will be over. Europe is scheduled to have 500,000 charging points by the end of next year, so your next vacation to Europe in this EV will not only be stress-free but also carbon-free.
The inside of the Explorer EV is both spacious and functional
The Explorer EV is a mid-sized electric SUV with five seats. It has 15.8 cubic feet of boot capacity, which expands to 49.4 cubic feet when the seats are folded down, making it ideal for supermarket runs as well as storing all of your camping essentials. Wait, there’s more: it includes a storage box in the center console that offers 0.6 cubic feet of room and can comfortably contain your laptop bag and three large water bottles, demonstrating that this SUV is all about functionality.
The 15-inch moveable screen is one of the nicest characteristics that distinguishes the interior. What’s more, when you raise the screen, it creates a small private locker where you can keep your belongings safe and secure.
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This amusing feature, dubbed ‘My Private Locker,’ will undoubtedly be appreciated. Furthermore, the soundbar, which is positioned on the dashboard, cannot be overlooked. It comes with a 10-color ambient lighting function that you can customize to suit your mood. The interior is designed to be aesthetically pleasant in order to pique the interest of the young.
The Explorer’s edgy exterior and advanced safety features.
The Ford Explorer will have a 106-inch wheelbase, comparable to the Volkswagen ID.4, as well as inverted geometric headlamps and a huge Ford emblem on the shield to declare its presence. This SUV has flared arches, a typical Ford Explorer graphic on the C-pillar, and alloy rims that seem futuristic and different. Ford wanted the Explorer to look bold and athletic, and the SUV’s back accomplishes exactly that. It has inverted L-shaped taillights that match the front of the car, a boot-lid spoiler, and a shark-fin antenna.
Overall, this SUV is aimed at adventurers and the younger market, as evidenced by its style. The Explorer will have a cutting-edge safety system built in. Ford is really upping its game in the safety department to compete with Tesla and Hyundai, with advanced features like hands-free lane change and overtaking, warnings to save your Explorer from opening the door into the path of a car or a cyclist, and a whopping total of 12 ultrasonic sensors, five cameras, and three radars.
The base Explorer will set you back €45,000 (about $48,000) at the time of writing. The Explorer EV will be available in the United States in a larger version, however for the time being, this car is only available in Europe.
It will be accessible beginning in 2024. Ford has launched pre-booking, which you may do on the company’s website. Ford has clearly made the correct move in partnering with a proven European manufacturer in order to gain a head start and compete head-on. Do you believe Ford will become a significant automaker in Europe as well? Well, 2024 will provide crucial answers to Ford’s planned European growth.
