FORD'S NEWEST EV IS POWERED BY VOLKSWAGEN. IT COULD BE THE BEST EV MARRIAGE YET

EV Channels Review

Ford's new all-electric Explorer, built on Volkswagen's MEB platform, marks a significant departure for the brand, aiming to blend American ruggedness with European EV technology. The reviewer highlights its distinct exterior design, which evokes a more butch and off-road-ready aesthetic compared to its VW counterparts, though it's noted to be closer in size to a Ford Edge or compact utility vehicles. Inside, the Explorer offers a more enclosed feel than other MEB vehicles, featuring a unique vertical 15-inch touchscreen that can slide for different uses, a feature the reviewer appreciates for its practicality and security. While the interior switchgear is largely shared with VW's ID family, including the controversial capacitive buttons, the overall design is praised. Performance and range are speculative but anticipate competitive figures, with AWD variants expected to offer around 300 horsepower and a real-world range exceeding 250 miles. The reviewer finds the interior design appealing, especially for those seeking a less urban, more adventurous EV, and notes that the shared MEB platform should mean any early technical kinks have been resolved.