Ford Launches Electric Explorer in Europe, Hints at Smaller US EVs
The all-electric Ford Explorer debuts in Europe with up to 374 miles range, as Ford reveals plans for smaller, more affordable electric vehicles in the US.
- Deliveries of the all-electric Ford Explorer have begun in Europe, featuring a range of up to 374 miles and starting at under £40,000.
- The Explorer EV is based on Volkswagen's MEB platform and offers fast charging, with a 10% to 80% charge achievable in about 25 minutes.
- Ford CEO John Lawler hints at an Escape-sized electric SUV for the US market, promising the interior space of an Explorer on a new EV platform.
- In the US, Ford is shifting focus to smaller, more affordable electric vehicles, delaying plans for a larger three-row electric SUV.
- The electric Explorer sets a new world record with Lexie Alford as the first to circumnavigate the globe in an electric vehicle.