The All-Electric Ford Explorer SUV: The Complete Guide For The UK

---

---

Overview

---

Michigan based, Ford Motor Company, the US automotive manufacturer, stepped firmly into the fast evolving electric vehicle (EV) race with the unveiling of its ‘new breed of Mustang’, the all-electric Mustang Mach-e sport utility vehicle (SUV), ahead of the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Though Ford had commenced work on an electric vehicle model a few years ago, CEO James Hackett ‘pulled the plug’ and sent everyone back to the drawing board. Early indications suggest that the strategy to start afresh on creating a more compelling plug-in electric vehicle (EV) may have worked for Ford. The Mustang Mach-e is part of the US$11.5 billion Ford investment into electrification by 2022.  The company aims to become a leader in clean transportation and become carbon-neutral by 2030. 

Ford is hoping to leverage the iconic status of the ‘Mustang’ marque to make up for its late entry into the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sector.  Competitors from both, the traditional automotive sector and new entrants are already well ahead in the race. Munich based Volkswagen Group and California based Tesla Inc, are two such examples, well on their way to market domination in the zero-tailpipe emission race.  

The EV portfolio includes:

• All-electric Ford Capri
• All-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E
• All-electric Ford Explorer
• Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid

---

• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Instagram

---

Electric Cars: The Basics

---

For those of you new to zero-emission electric driving, we recommend a read of the following articles:

---

Sign up to the e-zoomed Electric Living newsletter

---

The All-Electric Ford Explorer SUV

---

The all-electric Ford Explorer (C-Segment) mid-sized crossover is the second battery-electric vehicle (BEV) from the manufacturer, and was revealed in March 2023. The first BEV from Ford is the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-e. The Ford Explorer five-door internal combustion engine (ICE) SUV was launched in 1991 as a replacement of the Ford Bronco SUV. The Ford Explorer is currently in its sixth-generation and in 2020 became the best-selling SUV of all time in the USA. The Ford Explorer EV shares its name and inspiration from the conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) variant.

However, the Explorer electric has been developed on a completely different platform to the combustion variants. The mid-sized Ford Explorer EV uses the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform. Audi, Cupra and Skoda also use the same modular platform. The Volkswagen ID.Family also uses the MEB platform, to include the all-electric Volkswagen ID.4, a rival option to the Explorer electric.

The Explorer EV is manufactured in Cologne, Germany (at the new Ford Cologne EV Centre) . Production commenced in June 2024. The Volkswagen-Ford partnership has tried to combine the best of German engineering with the best of American SUV design! We believe a good approach, given the proven track record of the MEB platform. But of course, winning customer loyalty is another matter, given the already fierce competition in the all-electric SUV segment.

Though the all-electric Ford Explorer has three EV battery size options, currently the only options available are the 82 kWh and 84 kWh. The smaller 55 kWh EV battery option is expected to be available from late 2024. We continue to encourage automotive manufacturers to offer battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) i.e. all-electric vehicles, with multiple EV battery size options. In reality, for a number of individuals and families, the day-to-day driving needs are limited to shorter trips, therefore a smaller EV battery like the 55 kWh option is more than adequate. Do keep in mind, smaller the onboard EV battery, the lower the price of the EV!

The claimed WLTP range for the rear-wheel drive (RWD) 82 kWh variant is 374 miles, with an electric energy consumption between 13.9 – 18.4 kWh/100 km. Adjusting for real-world driving conditions, expect an e-range up to 320 miles on a full charge. For the all-wheel drive (AWD) 84 kWh variant, the manufacturer claims a WLTP range up to 328 miles, with electric energy consumption between 16.7 – 21.5 kWh/100 km. Expect a real-world e-range closer to 280 miles. Either way, excellent range for most day-to-day driving needs. Ford is yet to specify the WLTP certified range for the entry-level rear-wheel drive (RWD) 55 kWh EV battery option, but the target range is 239 miles.

The EV offers a maximum DC charging capability up to 185 kW for the top spec AWD 84 kWh model (10%-80%: 26 mins). The RWD 82 kWh EV offers up to 135 kW (10%-80%: 28 mins). The entry-level RWD 55 kWh offers up to 125 kW DC charging. It is worth noting that competitors like Genesis offer a faster DC charging capability. In any case, most EVs are charged at home (usually overnight).

We encourage the use of solar and battery storage for charging an electric car. e-zoomed offers fantastic bundle offers on residential PV solar and home energy storage systems. Despite the price tag, the heat pump is not standard. It is an option priced at £1,050. For those new to electric driving, an onboard heat pump helps improve the efficiency of the electric vehicle (EV) i.e. increase the available zero-tailpipe emission electric range.

The EV offer a reasonable level of technology and equipment for both trim levels (Select/ Premium). Some of these include: full digital cluster screen 5.3″, 14.6″ SYNC Move Touchscreen, inductive wireless phone charging, wireless compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 12 ultrasonic sensors, 5 cameras, 3 radars, intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop & go, lane keeping aid & lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition with navigation with wrong way alert, cross traffic alert (CTA) w/ active braking and exit warning, dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC), rear view camera, pre-conditioning (battery and cabin), and more. The panoramic roof is only standard on the higher trim!

In terms of practicality, the five-seat, five-door EV does not have a frunk (a frunk is a storage space/ compartment/ trunk in the front of a vehicle, rather than the rear. In the case of pure electric cars, given that these vehicles do not have an onboard internal combustion engine (ICE), there is space for a frunk). The available boot size is 470 L. The cabin in the EV includes a 17-litre ‘MegaConsole’ that can hold a 15-inch laptop or multiple 1.5-litre drink bottles.

The electric SUV is available in both, a rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) variant. The 82 kWh RWD variant can achieve 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds (maximum power: 286 PS/ torque: 545 Nm). While the 82 kWh AWD variant can achieve 0-62 mph in 5.3 seconds (maximum power: 340 PS/ torque: 679 Nm). The top speed of the electric vehicle (EV) is 112 mph.

Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-2%) tax rate for pure electric cars. Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles (EVs), to include, Salary Sacrifice, via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!

---

---

PROS	CONS
Available in multiple EV battery size options and practical real-world electric range	Heat pump not standard (£1,050)
Good level of equipment and technology onboard	No frunk
Attractive exterior styling	DC charging not as fast as some competitors

---

The All-Electric Ford Explorer SUV (credit: Ford)

---

At A Glance
EV Type:	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Body Type:	SUV
Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG):	Not available
Engine:	Electric
Available In UK:	Yes

---

£ Variants (2 Options)
Ford Explorer Select/ RWD (from £45,875)
Ford Explorer Premium/ AWD (from £53,975)

---

EV Battery & Emissions
EV Battery Type:	Lithium-ion
EV Battery Capacity:	Available in three battery sizes: 55 kWh/ 82 kWh/ 84 kWh
Charging:	135-185 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 26-28 minutes). Onboard AC charger: N/A kW AC (0%-100%: N/A hrs N/A mins)
Charge Port:	Type 2
EV Cable Type:	Type 2
Tailpipe Emissions:	0g (CO2/km)
Warranty:	8 years or 100,000 miles

---

Average Cost Of Residential Charging
Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh	£2.40
Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh	£4.32
Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh	£5.64
Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh	£6.48
Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh	£7.20
Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh	£9.22
Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh	£10.22
Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh	£11.09
Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh	£12.96
Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh	£14.40

• Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
• Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.

---

Charging Times (Overview)
Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW):	6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC)
Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW):	3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging AC (43 kW):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging DC (50 kW+):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+):	0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW):	0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)

• Note 1: SoC: state of charge

---

Dimensions
Height (mm):	1630
Width (mm):	1871
Length (mm):	4468
Wheelbase (mm):	2767
Turning Circle (m):	10.8
Boot Space (L):	470
Frunk (L):	N/A

---

RWD 55 kWh
EV Battery Capacity:	55 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	239 miles (target range)
Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100 km):	15.5
Charging:	125 kW DC charging (10%-80%: 28 mins). Onboard charger: N/A kW AC (0%-100%: N/A hrs)
Top Speed:	99 mph
0-62 mph:	TBC
Drive:	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Electric Motor (kW):	125
Max Power (PS):	170
Torque (Nm):	310
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Kerb Weight (kg):	TBC
Towing Capacity (Braked/Unbraked)/ (kg):	TBC
Colours:	6
NCAP Safety Rating:	Five-Star

---

RWD 82 kWh
EV Battery Capacity:	82 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	374 miles
Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100 km):	13.9 – 18.4
Charging:	135 kW DC charging (10%-80%: 28 mins). Onboard charger: N/A kW AC (0%-100%: N/A hrs)
Top Speed:	112 mph
0-62 mph:	6.4 seconds
Drive:	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Electric Motor (kW):	210
Max Power (PS):	286
Torque (Nm):	545
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Kerb Weight (kg):	2,090
Towing Capacity (Braked/Unbraked)/ (kg):	1,000 (12% gradient)/ 750
Colours:	6
NCAP Safety Rating:	Five-Star

---

AWD 84 kWh
EV Battery Capacity:	84 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	328 miles
Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100 km):	16.7 – 21.5
Charging:	185 kW DC charging (10%-80%: 26 mins). Onboard charger: N/A kW AC (0%-100%: N/A hrs)
Top Speed:	112 mph
0-62 mph:	5.3 seconds
Drive:	All-wheel drive (AWD)
Electric Motor (kW):	250
Max Power (PS):	340
Torque (Nm):	679
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Kerb Weight (kg):	2,179
Towing Capacity (Braked/Unbraked)/ (kg):	1,200 (12% gradient)/ 750
Colours:	6
NCAP Safety Rating:	Five-Star

---

While e-zoomed uses reasonable efforts to provide accurate and up-to-date information, some of the information provided is gathered from third parties and has not been independently verified by e-zoomed. While the information from the third party sources is believed to be reliable, no warranty, express or implied, is made by e-zoomed regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of this information.

---

Featured Articles

---

---

Featured Products

---