2023 Ford Explorer Electric: The New SUV in Images and Official Details
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- 21/03/2023 9:46
Unprecedented model in the American lineup, the new Ford Explorer offers a 100% electric alternative to the Kuga, with a platform… from Volkswagen.
The only zero-emission car in the catalog since 2020, the Mustang Mach-E has shown how long Ford took to launch its electric offensive. Fortunately, the American manufacturer has a plan, which is to offer a 100% electric range by 2030 in Europe. For its next step, the all-electric Ford Explorer arrives.
Wasn’t there already a Ford Explorer?
Indeed. Originally, the Ford Explorer is a large SUV, mainly sold in North America. The brand imported it in 2020 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. But the new electric Ford Explorer has nothing to do with that model. In terms of dimensions, forget the XXL size (5 meters long), as this version measures 4.60 meters and offers 470 liters of trunk space.
And more importantly, it shares a technical platform coming from Volkswagen. Don’t be fooled by the purely American atmosphere Ford will showcase in its communication; the platform is actually the MEB from Volkswagen ID.3, Skoda Enyaq, or Audi Q4 e-tron. Dearborn signed a partnership with the German giant due to delays in developing its electric vehicles. But future productions will be entirely Ford, such as the upcoming Ford Puma electric.
A more sophisticated look than the Mustang Mach-E
The electric Ford Explorer conceals its German roots under a distinctly domestic body. The lines are far from the curves and sporty spirit of the Mustang Mach-E, favoring straight lines for a more upscale, American appearance. The interior still echoes that of its big brother, with a large 15-inch vertical touchscreen, but here it slides open to reveal a storage compartment. Behind the steering wheel, a secondary small screen displays essential driving information.
Regarding the battery, there is no information yet on capacity or range, but it can charge from 10% to 80% in 25 minutes. For the rest, patience is required, as the electric Ford Explorer will reveal all details by the end of 2023 at launch. However, we expect a range between 350 and 500 km depending on the model, with power ranging from 200 to 300 hp. Starting price announced: €45,000, possibly eligible for government incentives? Ford indicates that the first deliveries will begin in early 2024.
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