FORD EXPLORER EV REVIEW

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The Ford Explorer EV presents a stylish and solid entry into the electric SUV market, built on the familiar VW MEB platform. While it boasts attractive styling and a comfortable interior with a pleasant faux-leather material, it suffers from some platform-inherited drawbacks, such as a smaller boot than its VW counterparts and irritating capacitive touch controls for climate and steering wheel functions. The reviewer highlights the premium trim's optional 21-inch wheels as detrimental to ride comfort, recommending smaller standard wheels for a better experience. Real-world range is estimated at a respectable 260-300 miles, with the Long Range AWD model charging at up to 185 kW. Despite a good driving feel and pleasant steering, the lack of adaptive chassis control and mushy brakes are noted. The primary concern is the pricing, with optional extras significantly inflating the cost, making careful selection of trim and options crucial for value. Overall, it's considered a solid family EV crossover, but potential buyers should be mindful of the high price point and the necessity of choosing options wisely.