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When Ford announced its Europe-only EV last year, it neglected to share the maximum range of its latest all-electric Explorer. But we got those details today in an announcement where Ford released detailed specifications and availability. It also included the news that renowned traveler Lexi Alford became the first person to travel around the world in an electric car, setting a new world record.
The Explorer EV’s 375 miles (602 km) range is above average for American automakers and above average for all SUVs, even when tested and calculated using the EU’s more forgiving WLTP formula to calculate total range. That’s impressive. For comparison, the company’s all-electric F-150 Lightning logs up to about 265 miles under the same testing criteria.
Ford says all-wheel-drive Explorer EVs can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 26 minutes with up to 185kW DC fast charging. (A rear-wheel drive configuration is also available.) Charging progress can be viewed on the larger 14.6-inch center console, which debuts on this model. This center console uses Ford’s latest Sync Move infotainment platform and is vertically adjustable up to 30 degrees. (It’s unclear when the electric Explorer will be equipped with Ford’s new digital experience, which is also expected to arrive on gas-powered Explorers destined for the U.S.)
Europeans are looking at a starting price of just under €45,000 to drive it home, with reservations starting today. Ford has previously confirmed that it is working on an Explorer EV for the U.S., expected to go on sale later this year, but we can’t assume it will cover the same range just yet.
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