Video Summary
- The Ford Explorer all-electric is built in Europe and designed in Germany, using the MEB platform.- The car's exterior is distinctive and smooth, not closely resembling the MEB platform.
- The front has a "stub nose", signature DRL lights, and optional LED matrix headlights.
- The front shield is totally closed off.
- The featured "Arctic Blue" color comes in six options total: white, black, a light blue, dark blue and a red.
- Front silver is a solid color.
- There are 12 sensors, a 360-degree camera, and ultrasonic front sensors.
- There is no frunk, but an aftermarket frunk can fit.
- The rear has a black band much like Range Rover, with "Explorer" embossed black text.
- There is signature DRL lighting.
- Glass black A-pillar with matte black.
- The floating roof design with the C-pillar is a nice design feature.
- Door handles are color-coded and keyless.
- It has 11kW AC charging, and depending on the battery size (standard or extended range), the standard is 135kW and extended is 185kW.
- The boot is 450 liters, between the ID3 and ID4. With the seats down it is 1400 liters, and it has a sub-floor storage area, plus hooks and a 12-volt outlet. The reviewer said that a 15” laptop fits well in the space.
- There is a towing bar electronically released, braked is 750kg, and the rear-wheel-drive extended range is 1000kg. All-wheel drive towing cap is 1200 kg.
- The inside door panels are hard, but with a soft spot.
- WLTB for extended range is over 600km.
- Panel sunroof has no blind or way to frost it, making it hot on sunny days.
- The climate control is not tri-zone.
- It does have two USB type-C in the back, as well as a vent.
- The leather comes in Vegan leather as well as with fabric, depending on the model.
- USB type C plugs are available for the rear.
- It has both a wired Android Auto and Apple Car Play.
- There is a "megaconsole" of 17-liter size that goes all the way in.
- The Steering wheel has a quirk: square top, square bottom.
- The all-wheel drive is faster than a Focus ST, and puts out 335 horsepower going to 100 in 5.3 seconds.
- The two-stage regenerative braking is like all the other MEB platforms.
- It is said to be hard to change driving modes, and a “mode button” is desired.
- It is a “competent” drive. It is “set” on the road.
- Suspension is more comfort than firm, which is nice.
