Explorer Extended Range RWD (MY27)

The Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD (MY27) is a 5-seat SUV with rear-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £35,485. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.4 seconds, quicker than 52% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 280 miles (450 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 59% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 82nd of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.5 mi/kWh (176 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 79 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 115 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 301 miles (485 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £127 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).