Ford Explorer EV 2024– car dimensions: 4468 mm long, 1872 mm wide and 1630 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,090 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The Select gets a 14.6-inch movable SYNC Move touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard, plus dual-zone climate control. Intelligent adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera, pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot information, and lane-keeping aid are all fitted. Keyless entry, heated front seats and steering wheel add daily ease.
Boot holds 532 litres to the roof with seats up and expands to 1460 litres with the rear seats folded. A 17-litre MegaConsole in the cabin takes a laptop or bottles.
Braked towing is rated at 1000 kg and unbraked at 750 kg on the Extended Range RWD. Gross vehicle mass is 2675 kg against a kerb weight of 2090 kg, giving a payload near 585 kg. Roof load is limited to 75 kg.
The cabin is calm and minimalist with a wrap-around cockpit, sliding 14.6-inch screen hiding a private locker, dual-zone climate and a large MegaConsole for storage. Select trim brings heated front sports seats with 12-way power adjustment, memory and massage for the driver plus a heated steering wheel. Space feels roomy for the compact size with good head and leg room. optional AGR ergonomic seats add thigh support. Panoramic glass roof is available.
Pure electric with WLTP range up to 602 km and consumption around 14.5 kWh/100 km on Extended Range RWD.
Service interval every 2 years with unlimited mileage.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2024): 89% adult, 86% child, 80% vulnerable road users, 72% safety assist.
Standard kit includes intelligent adaptive cruise with stop-go, lane-keeping aid, BLIS, pre-collision assist, rear camera, parking sensors and driver alert.
Battery warranty 8 years/100000 miles or 160000 km. vehicle warranty typically 2-5 years depending on market.
This Extended Range RWD uses a 77 kWh usable battery for over 600 km WLTP range and charges at up to 135 kW DC for 10-80% in about 28 minutes. AC charging tops out at 11 kW. Cabin and battery preconditioning is standard via the app to ready the car before trips.
Servicing follows a simple 2-year unlimited-mileage schedule typical of the shared platform, with checks on high-voltage components, filters and fluids. Some markets include five years of complimentary servicing and roadside assistance for retail buyers. Heat pump is optional to help efficiency in cold weather.
Safety centres on a full suite of standard ADAS with 12 ultrasonic sensors, five cameras and three radars covering adaptive cruise, automatic emergency braking for cars/pedestrians/cyclists, lane support, blind-spot monitoring with exit warning and cross-traffic alert. The structure delivered a stable passenger cell and high scores in Euro NCAP crash tests.
Day-to-day ownership is low-effort as an EV: no oil changes, remote climate control, Plug & Charge support and a 17-litre centre console plus frunk options. Keep software updated over-the-air and stick to the service plan to maintain battery health and warranties.
Length 4468 mm, Width 1872 mm, Height 1630 mm, Wheelbase 2767 mm (Explorer EV 2024-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford of Europe 2025 Go Electric Explorer factsheet, Ford Switzerland brochure FT-new_explorer and Ford Technische Daten des neuen Ford Explorer: unladen ground clearance, Ford UK support page on Electric Explorer brakes: front discs with twin-piston calipers and rear 11-inch drums.