Ford has revealed its new all-electric Explorer. It is a bold new vehicle that combines German engineering with striking American style.
Ford tells us the Explorer is the first in a wave of innovative new electric vehicles from the company in a complete reinvention of the brand in Europe. The mid-size crossover has seats for five across two rows, and Ford says it is fully equipped for families on the road to adventure.
Engineered and built in Germany, Ford claims the Explorer offers an outstanding digital experience, helping drivers and passengers stay connected and comfortable on the move. Features include a ‘SYNC Move’ super-sized movable touchscreen. It features a fully connected infotainment system with audio tailored to the interior, wireless app integration, and advanced driver assistance technology.
The blue oval brand says an adventure-ready design, with storage of about 450 litres in five-seat mode, makes Ford’s newest electric vehicle ideal for exploring the city and beyond. It boasts that with a 17-litre console between driver and front-seat passenger which can hold a 15-inch laptop, combined with a private locker and available hands-free accessible boot space, Ford ‘s all-electric Explorer sets a new standard.
Ford says its futuristic exterior styling is matched by an ultra-modern interior with premium materials and features such as sculpted sporty seats and a sophisticated soundbar more typical of revolutionary concept cars than family vehicles. All this comes together with the ability to fast charge from DC charging stations 10 to 80 per cent in just 25 minutes. This is based on manufacturer computer engineering simulations. Ford also points to access, saying that by next year, owners will access up to 500,000 charging points across Europe.
“Explorer is a trailblazer for a new breed of exciting Ford electric vehicles,” says Martin Sander, general manager, of Ford Model e, Europe. “Steeped in our American roots but built in Cologne for our customers in Europe, it is road trip-ready for the big adventures and fully loaded with everything our customers will need for their daily drives.”
Ford says it will be available in two highly specified versions – the Select and Premium. The plan is this new all-electric Explorer will be available to order later this year. The final price is to be confirmed this summer, in line with opening to order.
