Ford Explorer (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews
Electric mid-size SUV on the Volkswagen Group platform.
from € 42,500
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Specifications
- Generation
- EV Extended Range RWD (2024-, MEB)
| Body style | SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) | 522 |
| Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) | 77 |
| Power (hp) | 286 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 6.4 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 180 |
| Length (mm) | 4,468 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,871 |
| Height (mm) | 1,630 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 2,090 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) | 170 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 1,400 |
| Boot (l) | 450 |
| Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) | 15.7 |
Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)
| Charging situation | 10→80% (minutes) |
|---|---|
| At the car's own maximum charging rate (170 kW) | ~ 31 |
| At a 150 kW charger | ~ 35 |
| At a 50 kW charger | ~ 104 |
Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.
More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2024-06-01 | €42,500 |
| 2026-05-21 | €42,500 |
Frequently asked
What does the Ford Explorer cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 42,500 (reference date 2026-05-21). Not an offer.
What is the WLTP range of the Ford Explorer?
522 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.
How much can the Ford Explorer tow?
1400 kg braked (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.
How long does fast-charging the Ford Explorer take (10→80%)?
Roughly 31 minutes on a 170 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.
How big is the battery in the Ford Explorer?
77 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.
What does the Ford Explorer use in real-world driving?
The factory WLTP figure is 15.7 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.
How much boot space does the Ford Explorer have?
450 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
Owner experiences
No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Write the first owner review.
In depth
European-only model, production in Cologne (DE); technically related to the ID.4. Extended Range RWD manages around 522 km WLTP with a 77 kWh net battery and 286 hp. DC charging peaks around 170 kW.
About the Ford Explorer EV (2024)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The European Explorer EV is not the same as the body-on-frame US Explorer; it is a separate, Europe-only mid-size SUV built on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform. Underneath it is closely related to the Volkswagen ID.4. Production runs at Ford's Cologne plant in Germany, started in June 2024.
In practice
The Extended Range RWD uses a 77 kWh net battery and a 286 hp rear motor; WLTP range is around 522 km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). DC charging peaks at 170 kW; 10-80% takes about 25 minutes (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Boot space is 450 litres (manufacturer figure). The indicative starting price for the base Standard Range RWD is around 42,500 euro in Germany; this is a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast.
Points to note
Braked towing weight of 1,400 kg is decent for a mid-size EV but below the segment leaders; check it against your actual caravan weight. The shared MEB underpinnings have a service history through the ID.4 and ID.5; Ford has revised the software stack and the cabin. Long-term reliability for the Ford-Volkswagen combination is still building; consult RDW recalls and ADAC Pannenstatistik on later refresh.
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.