Ford Explorer EV 2023: Impressive Design, Nearly 500 km Range

The all-electric Ford Explorer, specifically designed for the European market, appears more compact compared to the internal combustion engine version with a length under 4.5m "to explore the smaller cities of Europe."

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To make a comparison, the Explorer 2020 has a length of 5,050 mm, a width of 2,002 mm, and a height of 1,783 mm with a wheelbase length of 3,025 mm.

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The Ford Explorer EV 2023 is the first model of the two all-electric Ford models confirmed to use the Volkswagen MEB platform for electric cars, through the cooperation between Ford and Volkswagen.

Some notable highlights of the Explorer EV’s design include the front “shield” replacing the traditional radiator grille, hook-shaped LED daytime running lights, and eye-catching alloy wheels.

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The top variant will be equipped with a dual electric motor, with a combined power of 340 PS and torque of 545 Nm. With this power, the Ford Explorer EV can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in under 6 seconds. In addition, the car is also offered with two other RWD variants with respective power outputs of 286 PS and 170 PS. Ford aims for a maximum range of 498 km on a full charge. With fast charging mode, the Ford Explorer EV can charge from 10-80% in 25 minutes.

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According to Ford, the Explorer EV is a 5-seat SUV with a standard luggage compartment capacity of 470 liters, which can be expanded to 1,400 liters when folding down the seats.

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The car is equipped with an entertainment system with a 15-inch touchscreen that can slide up or down according to the driver’s preference, and this also helps to conceal a separate lockable storage compartment for storing valuable items in the car. The central screen supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. In addition, the car also has standard wireless charging functionality.

Other convenience features on the Explorer EV include heated front seats and steering wheel, massage function for the driver’s seat, and dual-zone automatic air conditioning. Furthermore, the car is equipped with a hands-free power tailgate.

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For advanced driver assistance systems, the Explorer EV features a Lane Change Assist system to assist with safe lane changes and a Safe Door Opening Assist to alert cyclists approaching, especially in busy city streets.

In Europe, the all-electric Ford Explorer is offered in two variants, Explorer and Explorer Premium, with an expected starting price of under 45,000 Euros (49,000 USD).

Trang Nguyen (Forum.autodaily.vn)