Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video review of the Ford Explorer Electric.The Ford Explorer Electric has one of the best feature sets and range in its price category and could be a good family car. The model being reviewed, the premium rear-wheel-drive version, has a claimed 350-mile range. The entry-level version, at about 40,000 pounds, is cheaper and has a 375-mile range.
The car is pleasant to drive and handles B roads well, better than the Mustang Mach-E. Ford is positioning it at a semi-premium level such as BMW or Audi, but it's more like Skoda/VW, which isn't bad. The infotainment system, though, isn’t up to par.
The car handles countryside B roads well. The infotainment system is based on the VW MEB platform. The reviewer likes the regenerative braking and finds it handles the B roads quite well, better than the Mustang Mach-E.
The car has an American exterior, but the interior feels European and sophisticated. For a $55,000 vehicle, interior's luxury is not up to expectations.
Two standout features are that the wireless phone charging pad is in a secret compartment, and there is a large storage space in the center console. The interior is roomy, and there is plenty of head and knee room.
The model is all-wheel drive, has a 79 kWh battery, and fast charges to 80% in 26 minutes with a maximum charging power of 185 kW. It has a power output of 340 PS, 545 Nm of torque on the rear, 134 Nm on the front, and a 0-60 mph time of 5.3 seconds. The car has a max WLTP range of 566 km or 350 miles. For motorway driving, the range drops to 532 km or 330 miles. Standard features include lane assist, clear exit warning, evasive steering assist, adaptive cruise control, and pre-collision assist.
