News - All-electric Ford Explorer

Combining German engineering with striking American style the Explorer is the first in a wave of innovative new electric vehicles from Ford, and forges the way for a complete reinvention of the brand in Europe. The mid-size crossover has seats for five across two rows and is fully equipped to set families on the road to adventure.

Adventure-ready design and combined storage of 450 litres in 5 seat mode help you the city and beyond. Futuristic exterior styling is matched by an ultra-modern interior with premium materials and features such as sculpted sporty seats and a sophisticated soundbar. The 17-litre console between driver and passenger can hold a 15" laptop, combining with a private locker behind the touchscreen and hands-free accessible bootspace.

All this comes together with the ability to fast charge from 10%-80% in just 25 minutes and access to 21k charge points in the UK on Ford’s Blue Oval Charging Network. By 2024, Explorer customers will have access to more than 500,000 charging points in 25 countries across Europe.

At the forefront of Ford’s electric vehicle charge, the new electric Explorer is the company’s first electric vehicle to be built at scale in the new Ford Cologne EV Campus in Germany. Ford in Europe is committed to offering an all-electric portfolio of passenger vehicles by 2030.

An aerodynamic exterior captures the spirit and assertive style of Ford’s iconic American SUV for a new electric era, also defined by a bold 'shield' design in lieu of a traditional grille.

Explorer’s SYNC Move infotainment system not only keeps occupants connected but also features a movable 14.6-inch touchscreen that can smoothly slide up and down to suit the driver and conceals a private locker storage space for valuables. A compartment for two large smartphones comes with wireless device charger as standard, and SYNC Move provides wireless compatibility with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Comfort-boosting standard specification includes heated front seats and steering wheel, a massaging driver’s seat and climate control that allows driver and front passenger to choose their own temperature. Even returning to the crossover is made simple with standard keyless entry and handsfree power tailgate that means owners can access the boot when their arms are filled with sports kit using a simple kicking motion beneath the rear bumper.

Advanced driver assistance systems include, for the first time on a Ford in Europe, Assisted Lane Change for smoothly and safely changing lanes at the push of an indicator stalk, and Clear Exit Assist that provides warnings of approaching cyclists before opening doors in busy city centres.

Ford has teamed up with adventure influencer Lexie Alford (AKA Lexie Limitless), the youngest woman in history to visit every country in the world, for a global expedition in Explorer. Inspired by the Fordsponsored exploits of record-setting explorer Aloha Wanderwell 100 years ago, the trip begins later this year.

Available to order later this year in two versionsSelect and Premium.