New Ford Explorer Electric 2025 | The Ultimate SUV?

[@michaelreader9190]

I have the AWD premium and think it’s a great car only had it 3 weeks so still getting the new car buzz and learning all about it’s good features but so far very pleased with the purchases very good review and think your assessment is spot on

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Michael, that’s high praise indeed coming from an owner, enjoy it - we certainly did.

[@fanoscharalambous2098]

@michaelreader9190 Why did you purchase the AWD and not the rear wheel drive?

[@BaMbOoZeD]

@@michaelreader9190 Congrats with the new car. How is the charging navigation and the wireless apple carplay/android auto? What extra package do you have on it?

[@michaelreader9190]

@@fanoscharalambous2098went for the AWD as wanted the extra stability it offers in bad conditions and thought the extra power would be fun to have especially as the range was not to badly compromised

[@michaelreader9190]

@@BaMbOoZeDadded the heat pump after a lot of researching and soul searching and very glad I did also added the drivers assistance pack very pleased with that I use Apple car play for my maps mostly not perfect ( some dropouts outs ) but looks so good on the big screen the car charge navigation is good when on a longer journey for showing all the chargers and there power only had one longish road trip so used this during journey to navigate to an ultra charger for the top up for homeward journey was again impressed with the charge speed I do almost all of my charging once a week on the home charger I’m still learning about the car and its technology but I am very impressed with my purchase so far this being my first all electric car

[@philiphidson1007]

Had a short drive and was impressed by the interior and the drive. Ford have been very slow to EV market (Mach E aside) but this is positive. Interested to see the Puma EV when that is revealed soon.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, it’s a cut above interior wise than all Fords, and with VWG tech it’s a joy to drive, we’re hoping to get Puma Electric in Jan and Capri before that, thank you Phillip.

[@philipashley1517]

Great video, can i ask what charger would you need fitting at your home and whats the average cost,

[@PlanetautoUK]

There’s many solutions we essentially rent one from Egg Cracking Energy and we’re on an ev friendly tariff, the rental is like old tv systems, covered breakdown etc. Also Ford have there own system, charger - tariff etc or you could get one fitted by an electrician etc. Charger £650 upwards then fitting £150 upwards dependant on location compared to metre. Hope this helps Philip and glad to hear you enjoyed our video. Keep me posted and if you need anything else shout.

[@AROddy1964]

Had my Prem AWD a week and absolutely love it. It really is a fabulous vehicle. The best of Ford and Volkswagen - darn good ingredients.

[@PlanetautoUK]

We found it very similar to your experience in the Explorer, which you will see more of in our upcoming road trip #BlackpoolLights

[@AROddy1964]

@@PlanetautoUK I should have added - it looks amazing in Blue My Mind. Had two people think it was a Range Rover Evoque and then be surprised to see the blue oval!

[@PlanetautoUK]

It certainly looks the part. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you, @AROddy1964

[@philipashley1517]

Very interesting I am thinking about purchasing this vehicle 😊

[@PlanetautoUK]

They’re awesome SUV’s the perfect combo of Dub and Ford, never thought I’d say that.

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review, I particularly like the Interior Design and the Paint Colour 😊

[@PlanetautoUK]

We do too! Glad you enjoyed the review - thank you, Jamie.

[@bellefemme6677]

Great video thx

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Belle fancy getting one?

[@fanoscharalambous2098]

Great video on the Ford Explorer Was this the All Wheel Driver or Rear Wheel drive you reviewed ?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Fanos, ours was the rear wheel drive model.

[@fanoscharalambous2098]

@@PlanetautoUK is it worth getting the AWD as there is a large price difference?

[@PlanetautoUK]

It depends on whether you’ll use its capabilities - off road, snow etc we found the RWD perfectly suitable for daily life and long hauls.

[@shaun159]

Great review as always. I will be test driving this. How long standard Ford warranty?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Shaun, it’s pretty good, best bits of Ford and Veedub - damn good question one mo

[@shaun159]

​@@PlanetautoUKI read on the Ireland site it's 2 years on the car and 8 on the battery. But 2 years warranty that is not great when 5-7 years is common now. But just wanted to confirm.

[@PlanetautoUK]

3 years 60k I think, not easy to find, il try and verify with EH.

[@vecmeita]

How tall are you? I'm 6ft just trying to get a feel.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hello, I’m 6ft 3 18 St Vecmeita

[@SnowAndBeach]

I'm new to the page and thoroughly enjoyed this video about the Ford Explorer. I'm a Motability customer and currently have the Vauxhall Grandland in the mild-hybrid model. I am looking ahead and have really liked the design of the Ford Explorer model. I'm just very nervous about making the move to full electric. Is there anything you can ay to put my mind at ease please?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Do you have space at home to have a Type 2 charger installed? If so, you are home and dry. Being able to charge this at home is the key to making this a viable option for you. Bear in mind that you can charge at home on tariffs that only cost around 7p per kWh means it’s vastly more affordable than public chargers. Also, the given range actually holds up, and even goes higher if you are driving in a city environment. Thank you, @SnowAndBeach - glad you enjoyed our review. Come back and let us know what you decide to do.

[@BaMbOoZeD]

I'm looking forward to my Explorer rwd. It should arrive in January 2025. Ordered all the packages it haves, the colour magnetic and 19" winter wheels too. It's a beautiful car and drives awesome! The AGR seat package have the same things to the passagerer as the driver seat.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Ooo thank you for the info, what colour have you gone for BaM?

[@BaMbOoZeD]

@PlanetautoUK You're welcome! I have ordered it in the Magnetic, fits perfectly well to the front and rear lights and the design.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Ah that’s what Magnetic meant 🫠 i’l have a look -- wow that’s sinister, very cool

[@PlanetautoUK]

Not too long to wait either 😀 keep us by posted on your adventures and thoughts

[@BaMbOoZeD]

@PlanetautoUK Heh yeah and I will! 😊👍

[@georgedaville4662]

Hi both, when I watched your review of the Explorer at the dealership I must admit that I wasn’t too impressed with it. However, your superb reviewing skills have changed my mind considerably in this review. I love red cars and I think that this colour is spot-on for the Explorer. I love the full length pan roof but there is no blind fitted! I do not like the 21 inch wheels, too much for my liking. The interior space looks great and the bright light colours make the cabin a nice space to be. It even pssses the drivers grab handle test too. ( A nag of mine too). Looking forward to going to Blackpool with you.👍😎 it

[@PlanetautoUK]

We love red cars too - and that shield really strengthens that. We had the same bugbears as you, and hope they work them out with the next gen. So glad you liked the review and thank you for the kind words! Blackpool road trip shouldn’t take take too long

[@Koulis_]

I enjoyed the way even the downsides were made positive, even the ridiculous 45k price.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Not everything but it’s good, 45k is a competitive price for an ev with that range and spec. The petrol equivalent would be 38k and nobody would even comment as it’s an ev oooo nooooo. Drive one then comeback to me -

[@NigelRudyard]

Great review. I guess these strategic joint ventures are part of future vehicle development, such are the R&D costs.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Nigel, yes with Ford it was commercial tech for EV tech and MEB really makes the Explorer.

[@cornelhansen-juhas1971]

Nice romanian Design by Liviu Tudoran 🇷🇴

[@PlanetautoUK]

It looks impressive from every angle 😻

[@DaveBickford]

Explorer without the 3rd row?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, it’s a touch smaller than its US counterpart Dave

[@DaveBickford]

@@PlanetautoUK We called that the Ford Edge.. interesting though

[@PlanetautoUK]

@DaveBickford yes few and far between those

[@tommycarradice3146]

40 grand for a ford!! They used to be accessible

[@PlanetautoUK]

It is electric ⚡️ that hikes the prices up a fair bit Tommy

[@Rufus2005f1]

Having the charging port on the right hand side counts it out for me.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Interesting, may I ask why?

[@Rufus2005f1]

@PlanetautoUK it's just I almost always charge at Tesla chargers as they are generally about half the price, I couldn't bring myself to block two bays and i don't think I'd be very popular with the Tesla owners lol

[@robertowen6499]

Probably will not sell well in Britain this decade.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Why? the EV aspect Robert?

[@G-Cam1]

Its TINY compared to a 'proper' Explorer. Pity. We need a Discovery replacement in the UK market. big Load lugging and big towing capacity is lacking in all but the Kia EV9 offering!

[@PlanetautoUK]

It is, great to drive but yes US models are behemoths, mind you that’s what the market wants, the big ones are few and far between EV9, iX and a Tesla I think.

[@robertowen6499]

You want to tow with an EV ?

[@PlanetautoUK]

It does make you wonder what G Cam will be towing 🤔

[@G-Cam1]

@@PlanetautoUK 3.5T ifor Williams tipper, horse box, plant trailer, etc...

[@PlanetautoUK]

That’s some proper towing need a Rivian or similar, EV D max on the horizon too

[@maddad4670]

adaptive always slows down for bends!! it detects whatever is on the outside of the bend!!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Il make this clearer for you | When it’s NOT in adaptive 😀