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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 03:21 AM
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Smile I test drove the new Ford Explorer EV

Hey everyone,
Over the weekend there I test drove the all new Ford Explorer EV, the one I drove was an artic blue 77kwh Premium model. Priced just over £48,000 in the UK.
For those unaware it is based on the VW ID4, the car was pretty spacious and had a decent rear boot. No front boot or FRUNK in the Explorer EV, it did have a moveable central screen however.
I liked the chunky appearance, it is no where near as luxurious as the RZ 450e that I drove last year.
Expect 370miles+ range from this 77kwh version and 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds.
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Artic Blue Explorer in Premium Trim, 77kwh

Showroom model, 77 kwh Premium model
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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 03:51 AM
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370miles+ range from 77kwh. Doubtful. Maybe 370 kilometers.
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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 05:35 AM
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How different is it from the ID.4? Wondering if this is more like the Blazer/Prologue partnership between GM and Honda where the Prologue is largely a rebadge
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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob04
370miles+ range from 77kwh. Doubtful. Maybe 370 kilometers.
It looks like that's what they're claiming.



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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 06:27 AM
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WLTP is pretty generous, but that seems very generous
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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 09:23 AM
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i don't believe that range claim, lol
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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 09:24 AM
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and for ford to use a vw platform seems very weak.
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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
and for ford to use a vw platform seems very weak.
Makes sense though, they're relying on each other for things they don't think they can do as profitably in house. The new Amarok is just a Ford Ranger.

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Old Jul 24, 2024 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankReynoldsCPA
Makes sense though, they're relying on each other for things they don't think they can do as profitably in house. The new Amarok is just a Ford Ranger.
maybe they should get a room and make it official.
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