New Ford Explorer 210kW Select 77kWh 5dr Auto Review

Category: Electric car

Section: Version review

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RRP £45,875
Fuel type:
electric
Gearbox:
auto
Doors:
5 doors

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The Ford Explorer is better to drive than its Volkswagen ID 4 sister, plus its interior offers more wow factor and our favourite version can cover more than 300 miles between charges in real-world conditions. If you value comfort and quality, though, the Renault Scenic is more likely to appeal – especially given that it’s currently cheaper to buy and doesn’t sacrifice range.

Even entry-level Select trim comes very well equipped; you get heated front seats – plus, electric adjustment and a massage function for the driver – a heated steering wheel, keyless entry and start, adaptive cruise control, and a 14.6in touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

While it’s not as fast as the AWD version of the Explorer, the Extended Range RWD can still get from 0-62mph in a very respectable 6.4sec. What’s more, it can go farther between charges: 374 miles in Select trim, or 354 miles on the bigger alloy wheels that you get with range-topping Premium trim. A 10-80% top-up is possible in 28 minutes if you can find a suitably powerful public rapid charger.


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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH6.4 seconds
Fuel TypeElectric
GearboxAUTO
Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

450

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

0

g/km