Presented the 100% electric Ford Explorer that will be manufactured in Europe

Ford Explorer electric 2024 front

Ford has presented an Explorer for the European market that is distinguished from traditional model (whose current generation was launched in 2020) for having a propulsion system 100% electric and for having considerably lower external dimensions (59 cm less in length). In addition, its bodywork is closer to the concept of crossover, something like a more or less raised car, than an SUV with dimensions suitable for driving off-road. Even so, its appearance is very robust and modern. It will be manufactured in Cologne, west of Germany.

About a month ago, en Actualidad Motor we advance the news of which brand Ford would unveil its first fully electric SUV with Volkswagen technology throughout March 2023. The moment has arrived and the surprise has been huge, since the firm of North American origin has shown a vehicle much smaller than expected which, moreover, Named the same as another of their products (the largest he owns today).

Ford Explorer electric 2024 rear

Baptized as Ford Explorer (EV), this is car measures 4,46 meters in length (1,87 m wide and 1,60 m high), so it occupies a space between SUVs Puma y Kuga in the manufacturer's range. For its construction, which has not yet begun, the Volkswagen Group MEB platform in a somewhat shorter module than the one you use, for example, a ID.4 or Enyag. For now not all its technical details have been offered, but it is known that it will have a trunk with 450 liters of capacity (a normal figure for its size), as well as a starting price less than 45.000 euros, then it will be cheaper than most of its alternatives.

The new Explorer, which will arrive in Spain sometime in 2024 (Your orders will begin at the end of this year.), it will be sold with two different batteries, which invites us to think that it will have versions with different powers, autonomy and even traction schemes (two or four wheel drive). These are aspects that will be confirmed throughout 2023. However, there are already some official data regarding its equipment, such as its cast of driving assistants, which is vast, or your catalog of paints, with up to six colors. Matrix LED headlights, hands-free tailgate, or panoramic glass roof will be offered as premium options.

Ford Explorer electric 2024 interior

The blue oval company has published some images of this car accompanied by interesting information. It is the case that your cabin is equipped with two high-resolution screens, the central one (for the multimedia equipment) being a 15-inch touchscreen, arranged vertically and with height and tilt adjustment of up to 30 degrees. When it is in its lowest position, it hides a storage drawer. The other viewfinder acts as a digital instrument panel and is only 5 inches. The cabin also receives four USB-C ports and two wireless phone chargers. Almost all controls, including those for the climate control, are haptic.

It may be surprising that the main speaker, installed on the dashboard, is so prominent (it resembles a sound bar for televisions). Nor does it go unnoticed that the electric Explorer can be equipped with heating and massage mode in the front seats. As standard, it will come with a bomba de calor which will increase the efficiency of the set. The company has claimed that the battery can be recharged from 10% to 80% in 25 minutes, and its temperature can be conditioned beforehand to optimize the energy recovery process.

Source - Ford


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