New Ford Explorer EV revealed
Based on VW’s MEB platform
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Exterior design
Minimalist design devoid of sharp lines
Connected headlights and taillights
Inverted 'L' shaped DRLs
Stylised C-pillar
Fixed glass roof
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Interior design
Uncluttered dash design
Largely devoid of physical buttons
Gets few haptic controls
15-inch tiltable touchscreen
Dashboard-mounted speaker
Ample storage spaces
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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
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First of two MEB models
Explorer first to be based of VW’s MEB platform
One more Ford EV planned on this platform
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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
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Rivals
Jeep Avenger EV
Mini Aceman
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Skoda Envaq iV
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Ford in India
Ford shut its operations in 2022
Cars like Mach E were considered but no update
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