Ford Electric Explorer
The New All-Electric Explorer is the first in an impressive launch schedule of 3 new all-electric PVs in 2024 and it will play a critical role in Ford’s passenger vehicle line-up becoming all-electric by 2030. Please see our Ford Explorer webpage and view our Q&As below with more details. We can also keep you digitally updated with information as it is released when you sign up here.
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Overview
Why Buy an Electric Vehicle?
Top reasons to purchase an all-electric vehicle:
• Zero tailpipe emissions while driving
• Fun to drive! The new, all-electric Ford Explorer offers instant torque and impressive acceleration.
• Savings in daily running costs with minimal servicing requirements and the opportunity to take advantage of dynamic energy tariffs* for cost-efficient home charging.
*Where such tariffs exist and savings made vs equivalent petrol / diesel vehicle.
What is the Series Line-up of the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
Series Line-Up:
- A simple series line-up of two series, Explorer (Select in RHD Markets) and Explorer Premium
- High level of standard equipment on all series including Driver Heated power massage Seat, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control and Rear View Camera
- 1 option pack: Driver Assistance Pack
- Individual options, including:
- Heat Pump
- Towbar
- 21" alloy wheels
- Dog guard Provision
EXPLORER (Select) - Standard Features:
- Manual Liftgate
- Full LED Headlamp with automatic high/low beam
- Sensico® with Cloth Insert Seat Trim
- 19" Alloy Wheels
- Electric Driver Seat with Memory and Massage function
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EXPLORER Premium - Standard Features:
- Hands-free Power-operated Tailgate
- Matrix LED Headlamp
- LED Ambient Lighting
- Sensico® Seat Trim
- 20" Alloy Wheels
- Front Door Scuff Plates
- B&O ™ Premium Sound System
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Where Will the New All-Electric Ford Explorer be Built?
The new, all-electric Ford Explorer is a European-designed product, built for the European market and customers.
It is being manufactured in Europe, at the Ford Cologne Electrification Centre in Germany.
What will the New All-Electric Ford Explorer Cost?
Find out more, here.
What Warranty Will be Offered for the Battery and High-Voltage System on the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
Ford will offer an 8-year / 160,000km (100,000 miles) warranty providing customers with peace of mind. More details will be shared regarding the new all electric Ford Explorer warranty and extended warranties closer to ordering date.
Find out more about Ford Warranty here.
What are the Service Intervals for the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
An all-electric vehicle (EV) requires less maintenance as there are fewer moving parts, for example the oil does not need changing at regular intervals. This means customers have the potential to benefit from lower maintenance costs than a vehicle with an internal combustion engine (ICE). It's nice to know your Ford Explorer® is covered with a 2 year service interval and unlimited kilometres.
Specification
What is the Size of the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
The new all electric Ford Explorer is a 5 seat mid sized vehicle with a length of 4,47m and has up to 450L* of boot space. It is slightly shorter than the Ford Kuga, but has a longer wheelbase and provides enough interior space for you and your crew.
Will the New All-Electric Ford Explorer be Available in AWD or FWD?
RWD and AWD variants are available.
What Colours Will be Available for the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
The new, all-electric Ford Explorer offers the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Frozen White
- Magnetic Grey
- Agate Black
- Rapid Red
- Blue my Mind
What Kind of Lights Does the New All-Electric Ford Explorer Have?
The New All-Electric Explorer offers customers a bold exterior design and an innovative, practical interior.
Advanced lighting technology is just one example of the striking exterior design:
- LED Signature Daytime Running, combined with LED indicator lights, which turn on automatically when the vehicle is started.
- Glare-Free High Beams adjust the light beam pattern to minimise glare and ensure surrounding illumination is maximised (standard with Premium series).
- Welcome and Farewell Lighting function includes LED lights on door handles and exterior mirror logo lamps.
Is the New All-Electric Ford Explorer Manual or Automatic?
The vehicle will operate similarly to an automatic. There is no need for a clutch pedal, so urban driving in particular, is made easier.
One of the key benefits of all-electric power is the simplified transmission. It has a single speed transmission, making the driving experience convenient and ensuring the vehicle is easy to maintain.
What is the New All-Electric Ford Explorer 0-62mph Time?
The all-electric Ford Explorer will deliver instant torque and impressive acceleration of 0-62 mp/h time** 5.3 s (Extended Range, AWD)
What is the Top Speed of the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
The maximum speed is up to 112 mp/h depending on the powertrain choice.
What is the MegaConsole? What is the Storage Like in the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
MegaConsole is a 17 litre compartment under the armrest which offers space to store a 15” laptop, plus large 1.5 litre water bottles, with a divider to configure the space according to customer preference. The centre console includes a media bin with two USB-C ports for the front and two for the rear, as well as wireless charging for a smartphone.
What Size is the Interior Screen of the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
It is 14.6'' offered as standard on every Ford Explorer and one of the largest screens currently available in the all-electric passenger vehicle market. SYNC® Move features Ford's latest infotainment system and the touchscreen can be adjusted from a vertical position to a lower position and in between to suit each customer’s preference, including the ability to move the screen out of direct sunlight.
What is the Roof Load for the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
The roof load for the new all-electric Explorer is up to 75kg.
What is the Towing Capacity of the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
The towing capacity of the new all-electric Ford Explorer is up to 1000kg for the RWD and 1200kg for the AWD (braked, 12% grade).***
Is the New All-Electric Ford Explorer Available With a Heat Pump?
A heat pump serves as an efficient way to heat the cabin and a heat pump is available as a single option on Explorer and Explorer Premium. It works in reverse to a traditional AC system, by drawing ambient energy (heat) from around the vehicle and condensing it for use within the vehicle. Heat pumps are of greater use in colder climates.
It works in a similar way to an air-conditioning system and can cool and heat cool the cabin, using less energy from the battery and preserving more range for driving.
Features
What are the Key Interior Features of the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
The new Explorer offers sporty, premium and comfortable interior seats with an integrated head-rest and a squircle steering wheel for optimised knee comfort.
The interior colour and material create an inviting atmosphere with a contemporary and premium appearance.
The new, all-electric Explorer showcases a sleek interior design with innovative, practical components.
- SYNC ®Move: 14.6" movable touchscreen supporting both the driver and passenger, whilst driving or stationary. Enabling access to functional and intuitive technology through an easy-to-use interface. The movable touchscreen offers maximum display utilisation on the large screen and Wireless Phone Mirroring that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and Connected Navigation.
Note: This requires modem activation/subscription activation via FordPass for the Connected Navigation - My Private Locker: Additional hidden stowage to secure personal belongings behind the SYNC® Move screen. An electronic switch gives additional peace of mind by locking the screen when it is tilted at 30° and the vehicle is locked.
- MegaConsole: Impressive 17L stowage capacity with enough space for a handbag or laptop, keeping the cabin clean and tidy.
Other key features include:
- 7 speaker Sound System, (10 Premium speakers with B&O Premium sound), which includes a centre speaker mounted as a stylised feature in the dashboard (Soundbar).
- Media bin with space for two large smartphones, including two USB-C ports and wireless phone charging (with compatible smartphone).
- MegaConsole: Compartment under the armrest includes a divider to configure the space for full versatility.
- Up to 450 litres of rear luggage space and 1,422 litres with the 2nd-row seats folded.
- The load floor has two positions, allowing customers to create hidden storage space when the floor is in the higher position. The load floor positions allow maximum volume or flat surface for loading.
What Technologies has the New All-Electric Ford Explorer got?
The new, all-electric Explorer includes the following key technologies:
- SYNC® Move - 14.6" Movable Touchscreen
- The 14.6" SYNC Move touchscreen built into the MegaConsole offers flexible positioning to suit individual preferences.
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- The manual adjustment control has been deliberately chosen to provide a faster and quieter means of adjustment while driving or stationary.
- 5.3” Digital Instrument Cluster
- The 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster displays vital information such as speed, navigation directions, battery charge status, energy usage, visual warnings and Driver-Assistance system displays without the need to look at the SYNC® Move touchscreen.[‡]
- MegaConsole
- Cleverly designed Centre Console with an impressive 17L stowage capacity under the armrest.
- Find out more about the interior.
- Lane Centering with Lane Change assist
- This new feature, available via the optional Driver Assistance Pack, enhances current system capability to help drivers stay in lane on motorways.
- The feature also provides assistance when overtaking.
- Find out more about the technology.
What Kind of Driver Assistance Technologies Will The New All-Electric Ford Explorer Have?
The New All-Electric Explorer will be equipped with a suite of advanced Driver-Assistance technologies
The optional Driver Assistance Pack includes the following additional features:
- New Feature: Lane Centering with Lane Change assist (1)
- Active Park Assist (w/ 12 ultrasonic sensors) (2)
- 360-Degree Camera (3)
- Head Up Display
- A Hands-free Power-operated Tailgate (4) is standard for the Explorer Premium series (optional for Explorer/ Select series with Driver Assistance Pack)
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What Kind of Connectivity Features Does the New All-Electric Ford Explorer Have?
Unlocking the smart side of Explorer is simple. With the modem activated and smartphone connected, customers can enjoy an 'Always On' Experience.
Features include:
- On-board EV trip planning
- Find charging stations in the navigation system
- On-board charge planning
- Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
- Dynamic Charging will be available in selected markets so our customers can connect to electricity suppliers that offer specialised electric vehicle tariffs for cheaper and more sustainable home charging.
What is the Sound System of the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
A 7 speaker Sound System with a centre speaker designed as a visible 3D-sculpted element (Soundbar) to ensure adventures on the open road sound crisp and clear. B&O™ is standard on the Explorer Premium (10 premium speaker, incl. Subwoofer). †
What Driving Technologies Will be Offered on the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
The new all-electric Ford Explorer offers existing Ford technologies**, including:
- Blind Spot Detection w/ Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) w/ Active Braking and Exit Warning
- Blind spot detection uses radar sensors to detect when a vehicle enters a blind spot on either side of the vehicle.
- Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
- Uses sensors to improve safety when reversing out of a parking space, where vision may be restricted by vehicles or obstacles parked on either side.
- Exit Warning
- Provides visual and audible alerts to road users and vehicle occupants when it detects that the opening of the door of a parked car might cause a collision, keeping customers and other road users safe.
- Driver Alert System
- Based on steering behaviour, the system alerts the driver if it identifies irregular patterns of behaviour, reminding them to take a rest.
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Monitors oncoming traffic signs using a forward facing camera and displays them clearly to drivers.
- Wrong Way Alert
- Uses a front-facing camera, navigation data and Ford’s Traffic Sign Recognition technology to recognise when a driver is mistakenly entering the exit slip road of a dual carriageway or motorway.
- Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC)[‡]
- Once activated, iACC automatically adopts the speed limits recognised by the front view camera or provided by navigation data and maintains a pre-set distance from the vehicle in front, bringing the vehicle to a stop if necessary. Once the traffic clears, the system accelerates back to the set speed.
- Pre-collision assist detects vehicles, motorcycles or pedestrians on the road ahead and those that might cross in front of the vehicle. In critical situations the driver will be warned by audible and visual warnings and, if the driver does not react, the system will automatically apply the brakes.
- Emergency Steer Assist (ESA) is a system that helps the driver steer sufficiently while keeping the vehicle stable to get around a hazard.
- Lane Keeping Aid detects painted lane markers as well as road edges on the road to help prevent the vehicle from drifting out of lane. It can gently steer the driver back on track, keeping them safe. The Lane departure warning issues an alert that warns the driver by vibrating the steering if they steer out of lane.
- Post-Collision Braking
- Automatically recognises when the vehicle has been involved in a collision and keeps the brakes applied after the accident to ensure it does not roll into further danger.
- Rear View Camera
- Makes it easy to see what’s behind the vehicle while reversing, making manoeuvres easier, safer and less stressful.
- Front and Rear Parking Aid with Brake Assistance
- Helps to make parking in a busy environment or a tight space easier, and can also apply the brakes when the system detects an object in the vehicle’s path.
What Driving Technologies Will be Offered on the Driver Assistance Pack in the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
Driving technologies (3) available on both Select and Premium
- 360-Degree Camera: Cameras at the front, sides and rear of the vehicle are combined to enable a variety of real-time views, making parking and manoeuvring easier for customers.
- Hands-free Power-operated Tailgate: (Self series only, standard on Premium) Easy to operate and convenient.
- Active Park Assist (w/ 12 ultrasonic sensors): Controls the brakes, power and direction when undertaking perpendicular and parallel parking.
- New Lane Centering w/ Lane Change Assist combines the following technologies:
- Lane Centering: An extension of the Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC) system. This provides continuous steering support and guides the vehicle through automated steering inputs to keep the vehicle centred in its lane.
- Lane Change Assist: The system is designed to assist the driver in changing lanes on motorways. The system provides actual steering assistance when the driver wishes to change the lane. It can be activated by tip on the turn indicator and monitors traffic approaching from behind before starting the lane change.
Charging and Range
How do I Charge my New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
Explorer Customers can choose to charge at home or via Public charging.
What are the Public Charging Options for the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
The Ford BlueOval™ Charge Network is our customer’s Electric Vehicle (EV) mobility companion. Integrated into the FordPass App and the vehicle’s HMI, the BlueOval™ Charge Network provides the customer with access to a vast number of public charging points across Europe, independent of operator or brand. This frees the customer from the need for advance planning or having to sign up to multiple charging network operators, helping to reduce any anxiety and ensuring they enjoy a positive driving experience.
Over 2,000 Charge Point Operators (CPOs) across Europe provide access to over 800,000 AC and DC charge points. The BlueOval™ Charge Network consolidates these into one single place for easy and convenient access and payment. All accessible via the FordPass App, the BlueOval™ RFID card or Plug & Charge. The BlueOval™ Charge Network includes several high power charging stations operated by IONITY, BP, EnbW, Total Energies, Iberdrola, and many other CPOs.
A special focus of the BlueOval™ Charge Network lies on IONITY, a leading high-power charging network with representation in 24 European countries. It is a joint venture with key shareholders that include Ford and other leading vehicle manufacturers. IONITY’s easy-to-operate charging stations offer the customer the convenience of multiple charging points per location, facilitating fast, efficient charging for numerous vehicles simultaneously and high-quality fast charging stations. IONITY is especially known for operating charging stations among highways and major autoroutes.
What is Plug & Charge?
Plug & Charge is an innovative feature that offers you fast, seamless charging. You simply plug in your Electric Vehicle (EV) at a participating public charging station, charge your vehicle, and continue with your journey. No need to access an app or to use a payment or RFID card. Once the BlueOval™ Charge Network is activated in FordPass, Plug & Charge is automatically enabled for all compatible chargers.
Plug & Charge offers you an exceptionally convenient way to charge your EV at participating locations. The feature saves you time though a safely managed authentication and payment process – the BlueOval™ Charge Network.
Ford is committed to offering you an outstanding public charging experience. Your Ford dealer is able to explain all the features of Plug & Charge, and help you to enroll in the BlueOval™ Charge Network and enable the Plug & Charge feature.
Plug & Charge will be available to Explorer drivers later in 2024.
What are the Home Charging Options for the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
The New All-Electric Explorer comes equipped with a Mode 3 AC charging cable as standard, allowing customers to easily charge the vehicle at home, work or in public.
- Your electric Ford Explorer® comes with a Mode 3 charging cable for use at any AC charge point. Super-fast DC charging points provide their own cable to make your journey even easier.
- Invest in a dedicated EV Home Charger for the quickest way to charge at home. You can even leave the Explorer® plugged in overnight.
- The optional Mode 2 charging cable can charge your Explorer from any 230V domestic plug socket(5). Best saved for occasional use.
- The Combined Charging System (CCS), is capable of charging the vehicle’s battery at high-powered DC fast charging stations from 10% to 80% in approximately 26 minutes.[‡]
Will a Ford Connected Wallbox or Equivalent Support Charging at Home for my New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
Yes, your current Ford Connected Wallbox will support the All-Electric Explorer. If you don’t have an EV Home Charger at home already, Ford works with recommended EV home charger installers in selected markets, making it easy for our customers to get started with cheap and simple charging at home.
What are Ford's Plans for Wallboxes for the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
Ford works together with several installation service providers in European markets to provide customers with a great range of services around charging at home.
Ford will refer customers to those partners where they will have the opportunity to select from a range of different wallboxes, based on their individual preferences.
How can I save money when charging at home?
The All-Electric Explorer technical capabilities enable the usage of specialized electric vehicle tariffs to optimize home charging. In selected market Ford works with electricity suppliers that offer tariffs that are optimized to be more sustainable and more cost-effective for the customer, by scheduling charging when electricity is cheapest.
Will the New All-Electric Explorer Have Bidirectional charging at launch?
Our goal is for the customers to benefit from bidirectional (BiDi)[‡‡] charging as soon as possible.
What Will be the Range of the New All-Electric Explorer?
The Ford Explorer can reach up to an impressive Maximum range of up to 602 km [†] on the Extended Range RWD. Standard Range battery coming late 2024.
How is Range Affected on the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
Range is maximised through e.g. efficient tyres, comprehensive aerodynamic optimisation including wheels, a fully covered underbody, specially-designed air curtain vents.
Multiple external elements impact range performance, notably including weather, ambient temperature, driving behaviour, driving profile, vehicle condition, age, and condition and temperature of the lithium-ion-battery.[†]
Does the Load Weight or Climate Affect the Range of the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
Several factors can affect the range of any vehicle, such as fast driving, extreme hot or cold weather conditions, using heating and air-conditioning, high payload and headwinds, vehicle maintenance, lithium-ion battery age and state of health. [†]
What is the Expected Efficiency of the New All-Electric Ford Explorer?
The Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD has an electricity consumption between 13.9 and 16.6 kw/100km (WLTP test results) depending on series and powertrain choice.
How does Ford work with energy providers and help reduce costs for the Explorer EV?
As well as offering you the most exciting and innovative EVs on the market through a Ford Approved Energy Provider,(8), you can benefit from a ‘one-stop’ energy tariff that helps reduce your operating costs even further, when compared to an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle. Ford has taken all the effort out of sourcing an optimal energy solution for your needs.
We have comprehensively benchmarked the Approved Energy Provider to offer you a smart service. This smart technology can save you money by preferring charging at most competitive home charging rates.
Our mission is to streamline the process by identifying the optimal charging solution for you, so that you enjoy an outstanding, hassle-free ownership experience.
What Comes Next?
What are Ford’s Future All-Electric Passenger Vehicle Plans?
New all-electric Ford Explorer is the first in an impressive launch schedule of 3 new all-electric PVs in 2024 and it will play a critical role in Ford’s passenger vehicle line-up becoming all-electric by 2030.
Additional Information
Ford policy is one of continuous product development. The right is reserved to change specifications, colours of the models and items illustrated and described on this website at any time.
Disclaimers:
*Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution. Without load floor on Explorer [Select] series.
**Data for Ford Explorer Extended Range AWD. Target Ford test data based on testing methodology using 1-ft rollout i.e. from a rolling start.
***When properly equipped. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers.Towing limits quoted represent the maximum towing ability of the vehicle at its gross vehicle mass to restart on a 12 per cent gradient at sea level. The performance and economy of all models will be reduced when used for towing. Figure quoted refers to the Extended Range AWD.
(1) Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgement and need to control the vehicle. Assisted lane change works I conjunction with iACC, and lane centring at speeds over 90 kph. To be used on dual carriageways and motorways. Part of the optional Driver Assistance Pack
(2) Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgement and need to control the vehicle.
(3) Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgement and need to control the vehicle. Part of the optional Driver Assistance Pack
(4) Powered handsfree tail gate, standard on Premium series, available as part of the Driver Assistance pack on Explorer [Select] series
(5) We recommend that a standard socket is checked by a qualified electrician according to local requirements.
(6) Available as standard on Premium series.
[†] Based on full charge of 602 km with Explorer [Select] with Extended Range battery, no options. Estimated range using Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). Figures shown are for comparability purposes and should only be compared with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. Actual range varies with conditions such as external elements like temperature, driving behaviours, route profile, vehicle maintenance, and lithium-ion battery age and condition. 602 km [mile] WLTP Overall Range reflects a combined driving cycle and 470 km [mile] WLTP Extra High range reflects motorway driving – both tests are conducted in controlled conditions with an ambient temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and no climate or electrical load.
(7) We recommend that a standard socket is checked by a qualified electrician according to local requirements.
(8) Ford Approved Energy Providers for domestic customers only
[‡] For home charging, an EV Home Charger can recharge up to 73km [miles] of driving range every hour and complete a full charge overnight. While high-power DC (>200kW) public chargers, such as IONITY, can deliver up to 189 KM [miles] of driving in approx. 10 minutes/ 10%-80% in 26 minutes. Figures given are based on Explorer [Select] model with Extended Range battery and AWD. Actual charge times and charging speeds will vary according to the type of home or public charging station used, as well as other factors (including weather, ambient temperature, driving behaviour, driving profile, vehicle condition, lithium-ion-battery age, condition, and temperature).
[‡‡] Bidirectional charging enables the vehicle to not only draw energy for charging but also supply electricity back to the home or grid. This provides a potential opportunity to enhance energy efficiency and reduce electricity costs. It is our expectation that Explorer customers will be able to benefit from BiDi once a suitable system is developed. We continue working with partners towards this goal.