Ford has unveiled on its new electric SUV based on the MEB platform of the Volkswagen Group which will be; sold on the European market. It's called Explorer, the same name as the already existing Plug-in SUV. present in range. The new model, however, has nothing to do with the one already available. in the price list, being completely new.
The new electric Ford Explorer will be; available in two versions: Explorer and Explorer Premium. The electric SUV will be able to to be ordered before the end of the year (October). The first deliveries are expected at the beginning of 2024. The house of the blue oval has also announced that the prices will start from just under 45,000 euros. The final price will, however, be confirmed later on. ahead (August). Interested parties can already pre-order it today through the Ford website. The SUV will be produced in the Cologne factory.
FIRST INFORMATION 
The SUV will be only the first in a series of new battery-powered models that Ford intends to launch in the coming years in Europe. Unfortunately, only some initial information of the new electric Explorer has been shared for the moment. As we know, this car rests on the MEB platform that Ford was licensed by the Volkswagen Group.
Just under 4.5 meters long, the new electric Ford Explorer is characterized by offering an all-new design in terms of style. The shapes are massive and at the front level we find new inverted L-shaped headlights. The grille is obviously closed given the absence of the endothermic engine. And right in the center of the grille we find the Ford logo with the words “Explorer” above it. Depending on the version, you can have alloy wheels from 19 to 21 inches. For the trunk, the blue oval manufacturer declares a capacity of 100 kg. of 450 litres (up to 1,400 liters by folding down the rear seat backrests).
The new electric SUV will be able to; available in Arctic Blue, Vibrant Blue My Mind, Frozen White, Magnetic Grey, Agate Black and Lucid Red. As for the interior of the new electric Ford Explorer, we find a lot of technology. Behind the wheel is; There is a 5.3-inch instrument screen. On the other hand, a 15-inch vertical touch display of the SYNC Move infotainment system stands out centrally, which also offers compatibility with smartphones and tablets. with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Special feature, the display of the infotainment system can scroll vertically and thus discover a small compartment called My Private Lockerwhere you can "hide" objects from unwanted eyes. In addition, under the central armrest there is a seat. present the MegaConsole, that is; a space of 1.5 liters where it is; It is even possible to store even a laptop with a 15-inch screen.
As far as powertrains are concerned, it is not; nothing was said. Ford has limited to stating that the new electric Explorer will be; available with both rear and all-wheel drive and that it will take 25 minutes to recharge from 10 to 80%. On the safety front, the SUV will be able to; count on 12 ultrasonic sensors, 5 cameras and 3 radars to allow you to have functionalities; advanced driver assistance. We will find, for example, Lane Centering, Assisted Lane Change, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Assist and much more.
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