Ford Explorer EV
Specs, engines and history
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By Felix Hartmann, Automotive Technology & EV Contributor
- Built
- 2024–present
- Top power
- 250 kW (340 PS)
Which Explorer EV to choose
Our verdict · Felix Hartmann
The Extended Range RWD with 79 kWh is the best all-rounder: 602 km WLTP, 6.4 seconds to 100 km/h and the lowest consumption, from EUR 48,900. The Standard Range Style at EUR 39,900 suits shorter commutes, with 444 km WLTP from its LFP battery. Choose the AWD only for towing up to 1,800 kg or for snow, since it costs EUR 4,000 more than the rear-drive Select and loses 49 km of range.
The Ford Explorer EV is the European electric Explorer, a compact five-seat SUV that Ford revealed on 21 March 2023 and has built in Cologne since June 2024. It uses the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform shared with the VW ID.4, but has its own body and interior. A 2026 update added a 58 kWh LFP battery and raised the WLTP range of the rear-drive Extended Range to 602 km.
In short
- Built at Ford's Cologne plant, which previously made the Fiesta; MEB platform, code CX740.
- 140 kW (190 PS) with 58 kWh, 210 kW (286 PS) with 79 kWh, 250 kW (340 PS) AWD with 77 kWh (2026 range).
- 444 to 602 km WLTP; up to 185 kW DC charging; 1,800 kg towing for the AWD.
- Five Euro NCAP stars (2024); German list price from EUR 39,900 in January 2026.
Size at a glance
| Dimensions | Ford Explorer EV CX740 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4,468 mm175.9 in |
| Width | 1,872 mm73.7 in |
| Height | 1,630 mm64.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,767 mm108.9 in |
| Boot | 472 L16.7 cu ft |
Specs by version
Engines
| Version | Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox | Drive | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range 52 kWh 125 kW | Electric | 125 kW 170 PS168 hp | 310 Nm229 lb-ft | 1-sp Single-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 2024–2026 |
| Standard Range 58 kWh 140 kW | Electric | 140 kW 190 PS188 hp | 350 Nm258 lb-ft | 1-sp Single-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 2026 |
| Extended Range 79 kWh 210 kW | Electric | 210 kW 286 PS282 hp | 545 Nm402 lb-ft | 1-sp Single-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 2026 |
| Extended Range AWD 77 kWh 250 kW | Electric | 250 kW 340 PS335 hp | 679 Nm501 lb-ft | 1-sp Single-speed | All-wheel drive | 2024 |
Performance
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| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | Fuel consumption | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range 52 kWh 125 kW | 8.7 s 0–62 mph | 160 km/h99 mph | 16.3 kWh/100 km26.2 kWh/100 mi | 378 km235 mi |
| Standard Range 58 kWh 140 kW | 8.0 s 0–62 mph | 160 km/h99 mph | 15.4 kWh/100 km24.8 kWh/100 mi | 444 km276 mi |
| Extended Range 79 kWh 210 kW | 6.4 s 0–62 mph | 180 km/h112 mph | 14.6 kWh/100 km23.5 kWh/100 mi | 602 km374 mi |
| Extended Range AWD 77 kWh 250 kW | 5.3 s 0–62 mph | 180 km/h112 mph | 16.3 kWh/100 km26.2 kWh/100 mi | 553 km344 mi |
Dimensions and weight
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| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Kerb weight | Boot | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range 52 kWh 125 kW | - | - | - | - | 1,908 kg4,206 lb | - | 52 kWh |
| Standard Range 58 kWh 140 kW | 4,468 mm175.9 in | 1,872 mm73.7 in | 1,630 mm64.2 in | 2,767 mm108.9 in | 1,996 kg4,400 lb | 472 l16.7 cu ft | 58 kWh |
| Extended Range 79 kWh 210 kW | 4,468 mm175.9 in | 1,872 mm73.7 in | 1,630 mm64.2 in | 2,767 mm108.9 in | 2,090 kg4,608 lb | 472 l16.7 cu ft | 79 kWh |
| Extended Range AWD 77 kWh 250 kW | 4,468 mm175.9 in | 1,872 mm73.7 in | 1,630 mm64.2 in | 2,767 mm108.9 in | 2,167 kg4,777 lb | 472 l16.7 cu ft | 77 kWh |
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Ford Explorer EV at a glance
| Specification | Ford Explorer EV |
|---|---|
| Body and class | five-door compact SUV (C segment), five seats |
| Production | since June 2024, Ford Cologne (Germany) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MEB |
| Drive | rear-wheel drive; dual-motor all-wheel drive |
| Power | 140 kW (190 PS) to 250 kW (340 PS) |
| Battery (net) | 58 kWh LFP, 77 kWh or 79 kWh (2026) |
| WLTP range | 444-602 km |
| DC charging | 105 to 185 kW, 10-80% in 26-29 minutes |
| Length / wheelbase | 4,468 mm / 2,767 mm |
| Boot | 472 l, 1,460 l folded (ADAC) |
| Euro NCAP | five stars (2024) |
| Price from | EUR 39,900 in Germany from January 2026 |
An electric Explorer for Europe
In America the Ford Explorer is a large three-row SUV; in Europe the name now belongs to this 4,468 mm electric car. It uses the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform, the base of the Volkswagen ID.4, with a Ford body and cabin. The model code is CX740.
The Explorer EV was revealed on 21 March 2023, and orders were planned for September 2023. In August 2023 Ford delayed the launch to 2024 because of new battery regulations, and production started in June 2024. The car is built at the Cologne body and assembly plant, which previously made the Fiesta.
Versions, batteries and range (2026)
| Version | Battery net (gross) | Power | Torque | 0-100 km/h | WLTP range | DC peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range RWD | 58 kWh LFP (61) | 140 kW (190 PS) | 350 Nm | 8.0 s | 444 km | 105 kW |
| Extended Range RWD | 79 kWh (84) | 210 kW (286 PS) | 545 Nm | 6.4 s | 602 km | 183 kW |
| Extended Range AWD | 77 kWh (82) | 250 kW (340 PS) | 679 Nm | 5.3 s | 553 km | 185 kW |
The figures come from ADAC's catalogue for versions sold from January 2026. The 2026 Standard Range switched from a 52 kWh battery with 125 kW (170 PS) and 378 km WLTP to the 58 kWh LFP pack with 140 kW and 444 km. Ford also sold an Extended Range with 150 kW (204 PS) from 2024 to January 2026. Top speed is 160 km/h for the Standard Range and 180 km/h for the others.
Combined WLTP consumption is 14.6 kWh/100 km for the rear-drive Extended Range, 15.4 kWh for the Standard Range and 16.3 kWh for the AWD. The rear-drive 79 kWh car is therefore the most efficient as well as the longest-range Explorer.
Charging times
| Version | DC peak | 10-80% DC | AC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range 58 kWh | 105 kW | 26 min | 11 kW, 0-100% in 390 min |
| Extended Range 79 kWh | 183 kW | 29 min | 11 kW, 0-100% in 510 min |
| Extended Range AWD 77 kWh | 185 kW | 27 min | 11 kW |
The LFP battery charges at a lower peak, but because it is smaller it still reaches 80% in about the same time as the larger packs. All versions use three-phase 11 kW AC charging.
Practicality and towing
The Explorer EV is 4,468 mm long, 1,872 mm wide and 1,630 mm high, with a 2,767 mm wheelbase. ADAC lists 472 litres of boot space and 1,460 litres to the roof with the seats folded; Wikipedia quotes 450 and 1,400 litres.
Towing depends on the drivetrain. The rear-drive versions are rated at 1,000 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked, while the AWD pulls 1,800 kg braked, which makes it the version for caravans and boat trailers. Kerb weights range from 1,996 kg for the Standard Range to 2,167 kg for the AWD.
Safety rating
Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2024. The left-hand-drive car scored 89% for adult occupants, 86% for child occupants, 80% for vulnerable road users and 72% for safety assist; ADAC records the test as September 2024.
Prices in Germany
| Version | Trim | Price (from January 2026 unless noted) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Range 58 kWh | Style | EUR 39,900 |
| Standard Range 58 kWh | Premium | EUR 46,900 |
| Extended Range 79 kWh | Select | EUR 48,900 |
| Extended Range 79 kWh | Premium | EUR 52,900 |
| Extended Range 79 kWh | Collection | EUR 53,900 (from March 2026) |
| Extended Range AWD 77 kWh | Select | EUR 52,900 |
| Extended Range AWD 77 kWh | Premium | EUR 56,900 |
At launch in August 2024 ADAC listed the Extended Range RWD at EUR 49,500 and the AWD at EUR 53,500; the first Standard Range with 52 kWh cost EUR 42,500 in December 2024. The 2026 Extended Range Select therefore costs EUR 600 less than the 2024 launch version, with a larger battery.
Explorer EV against the ID.4
The two cars share the platform and the APP 550 rear motor with 210 kW. The ID.4 is longer at 4,584 mm with a 2,765 mm wheelbase and has the bigger boot, 543 to 1,575 litres according to Wikipedia, against 472 litres in the Ford. The Explorer EV answers with a WLTP range of up to 602 km, against 572 km for the ID.4's long-range versions, and the AWD's 1,800 kg towing rating, where the rear-drive ID.4 is rated at 1,000 kg. Ford's other electric SUV in Europe, the Mustang Mach-E, has its own guide. All versions are listed in the Ford catalogue.
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Ford Explorer EV in our rankings
- No. 8 of 26 · Quickest American cars, 0–100 (5.3 s)
- No. 75 of 454 · Heaviest cars (2,167 kg · top 17%)
- No. 111 of 573 · Most torque: cars (679 Nm · top 20%)
- No. 22 of 100 · Longest-range electric cars (602 km · top 22%)
- No. 43 of 189 · Most torque: SUVs and crossovers (679 Nm · top 24%)
- No. 47 of 157 · Power-to-weight: SUVs and crossovers (115 kW/t · top 30%)
Heavier than 83% of ranked cars in the 1CARS catalog (No. 75 of 454).
FAQ
Is the Ford Explorer EV the same as the VW ID.4?
It uses the same MEB platform and shares components such as the APP 550 rear motor, but it has its own body and interior and is built by Ford in Cologne. It is 116 mm shorter than the ID.4.
What is the range of the Ford Explorer EV?
From January 2026 the WLTP range is 444 km with the 58 kWh LFP battery, 602 km for the rear-drive Extended Range with 79 kWh and 553 km for the all-wheel-drive version with 77 kWh.
Where is the Ford Explorer EV built?
At Ford's plant in Cologne, Germany, which built the Fiesta before it was converted for electric cars. Production of the Explorer EV started in June 2024.
How much can the Ford Explorer EV tow?
The all-wheel-drive version is rated at 1,800 kg braked. The rear-drive Standard Range and Extended Range versions are rated at 1,000 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked, according to ADAC.
How much does the Ford Explorer EV cost in Germany?
ADAC lists the Standard Range Style at EUR 39,900 from January 2026, the Extended Range Select at EUR 48,900 and the all-wheel-drive Select at EUR 52,900.
Data sources
Data checked by an editor against the sources below.
- Wikipedia - Ford Explorer EV
- ADAC
