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Ford Explorer: UK price, range and battery
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The Ford Explorer is a fully electric SUV with 5 seats. In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices ran from £33,685 to £35,485, with a real-world range of about 205 to 275 miles (official WLTP 374 miles) and a 58 to 79 kWh usable battery. All versions are on the Electric Car Grant list, in Band 2 (£1,500).
Ford Explorer versions and prices
| Version | Guide price | Real-world range | Official WLTP | Efficiency | Battery (usable) | Rapid charging | 10–80% | AC | Boot | Towing | Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range RWD | £33,685 | about 205 mi | – | 3.5 mi/kWh | 58 kWh | up to 105 kW | – | – | 532 L | 1,800 kg | Band 2 | Spec sheet |
| Extended Range RWD | £35,485 | about 275 mi | 374 mi | 3.5 mi/kWh | 79 kWh | up to 183 kW | 30 min | 11 kW | 532 L | 2,000 kg | Band 2 | Spec sheet |
Guide prices checked October 2026 and may already include the Electric Car Grant. Real-world range is EV Database's typical estimate; the official WLTP figure is higher. Always confirm the price with the seller.
Charging
The Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD can rapid charge at up to 183 kW. That peak only lasts part of a session: averaged from 10% to 80%, it is about 115 kW, about 30 minutes on a fast enough charger.
At home it accepts up to 11 kW on AC. On a typical 7 kW wallbox, a full charge from empty takes roughly 12 hours for the largest battery; most top-ups take far less. Its CCS plug is on the right side, rear. See charging times, smart EV tariffs and chargers near me.
Real-world range
For the Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD, EV Database estimates these ranges. Cold means about −10°C with the heating on; mild means about 23°C; motorway means a steady 70 mph.
Heat pump: optional. One-stop motorway range with a 15-minute charge: about 301 miles. Try the range reality check or the range map for your own driving.
Running costs
At 10,000 miles a year, charging 80% at home on a smart tariff at 7.6p per kWh and 20% on rapid chargers at 79p, the Ford Explorer Standard Range RWD would use about 3,143 kWh and cost about £688 a year to charge (6.9p a mile). Vehicle tax: £10 in the first year, then £200 a year. From April 2028 the pay-per-mile charge (eVED) is due to add 3p a mile, about £300 a year at 10,000 miles.
Work out the five-year cost against petrol
Battery, warranty and features
Battery chemistry: LFP and NMC (named by EV Database or another published source). Battery warranties are often separate: check the terms.
- Heat pump: Available (check whether standard)
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Yes
See battery types explained and how long EV batteries last.
Space, size and towing
It has 5 seats and a boot of about 532 litres. It is rated to tow up to 2,000 kg (braked) in our data. Towing cuts range a lot, so allow extra margin. See electric cars for towing.
Electric Car Grant
All versions are on the Electric Car Grant list, in Band 2 (£1,500). The seller applies the grant as a discount. Confirm the exact version and price before you order. See the Electric Car Grant and EV tax.
Reliability
Reliability scores come from the Warrantywise Reliability Index, which uses data from used cars, so many new models do not have a score yet. See the Ford page and the Index explained.
Rivals
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ford Explorer cost in the UK?
In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices for the Ford Explorer ran from £33,685 to £35,485. Prices change often and may include the Electric Car Grant, so confirm with the seller.
What is the real-world range of the Ford Explorer?
EV Database's typical real-world estimate is about 205 to 275 miles, depending on the version (official WLTP 374 miles). In cold weather at motorway speeds expect around 195 miles.
How long does the Ford Explorer take to charge?
It can rapid charge at up to 183 kW, which takes it from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes on a fast enough charger. On a 7 kW home charger a full charge from empty takes roughly 12 hours.
How efficient is the Ford Explorer?
EV Database estimates about 3.5 miles per kWh in typical driving. At 7.6p per kWh off-peak, that is roughly 2.4 pence a mile charged at home.
Does the Ford Explorer have a heat pump?
EV Database lists a heat pump for this car, but our data does not yet say whether it is standard or an option, so check with the seller.
Is the Ford Explorer eligible for the Electric Car Grant?
All versions are on the Electric Car Grant list, in Band 2 (£1,500). The eligible list changes, so check GOV.UK and confirm with the dealer.
Some details for some versions (official WLTP range, 10–80% charging time, dimensions) are not yet in our data and show as –. We will add them at the next check.
Figures compiled October 2026 from published UK sources, mainly EV Database UK, and are approximate (how we compile them). Page reviewed 2026-10-16. See our sources. General information, not financial, legal or technical advice.
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