Ford Europe said it has upgraded the all-electric Explorer and Capri with a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and a more powerful electric motor, improving driving range and performance in the entry-level versions of both models.
The update applies to the so-called Standard Range variants of the two vehicles, which are built in Cologne on the Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB) supplied by Volkswagen Group. The models were previously equipped with a 52-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery. Ford said the revised versions retain their existing list prices, starting at €39,900 for the Explorer and €42,400 for the Capri in Germany.
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Ford confirmed that the new battery uses LFP chemistry, which allows more frequent charging to 100% compared with NMC cells. While Ford did not initially disclose capacity figures, national subsidiaries in Austria and Germany later said the battery provides about 58 kWh of usable energy, an increase of around 6 kWh over the previous unit.
As a result, the Explorer Standard Range now offers a WLTP range of up to 444 km, while the more aerodynamic Capri reaches up to 464 km, representing gains of up to 70 km, or roughly 17%. Maximum DC charging power is rated at 110 kW, enabling a 10–80% charge in about 28 minutes.
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Ford has also upgraded the electric motor in the Standard Range versions from 125 kW to 140 kW, increasing torque to 350 Nm. Both models can now accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds, around one second faster than before. Towing capacity remains at up to 1,200 kg.
“By upgrading the Explorer and Capri with new LFP battery technology, we are increasing range and durability while keeping it affordable for our customers,” Jon Williams, general manager of Ford Blue and Model e in Europe, said in a statement.
The Extended Range versions of the Explorer and Capri are unchanged. They continue to use a 79-kWh battery and a 210 kW motor, offering WLTP ranges of up to 602 km and 627 km respectively, with optional all-wheel drive and towing capacity of up to 1.8 tonnes.
