New Ford Explorer EV revealed
Based on VW’s MEB platform
Exterior design
Minimalist design devoid of sharp lines
Connected headlights and taillights
Inverted 'L' shaped DRLs
Stylised C-pillar
Fixed glass roof
Interior design
Uncluttered dash design
Largely devoid of physical buttons
Gets few haptic controls
15-inch tiltable touchscreen
Dashboard-mounted speaker
Ample storage spaces
EV powertrain
Most powerful explorer will make 340hp
176hp, 286hp RWD options will also be offered
Likely to offer 52kWh and 77kWh battery packs
EV to offer a range of up to 422km
First of two MEB models
Explorer first to be based of VW’s MEB platform
One more Ford EV planned on this platform
To be made in Germany
Will be produced at the Ford’s Cologne factory
Production to start in mid-2023
Ford currently builds the Ford Fiesta there
Rivals
Jeep Avenger EV
Mini Aceman
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Skoda Envaq iV
Ford in India
Ford shut its operations in 2022
Cars like Mach E were considered but no update
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