Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD 602km

Electric car · 602km WLTP · €45,990 Ireland · €3,500 SEAI grant

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Explorer Extended Range RWD 602km

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Ford Explorer electric — built with Volkswagen on the MEB platform, this upright family SUV offers 79kWh, 602km range and one of the most practical cabins in the segment.

Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD 602km — electric car Ireland 2026
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€39,990 After SEAI + VRT grants
602km WLTP ~477km real-world
602WLTP range km79kWh battery
477Real range kmIrish conditions est.
185Max DC kWFast charging
6.4s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€39,990Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity79 kWh
WLTP range602 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~477 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.4s
Top speed180 km/h
Torque350 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate185 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity520 L
Towing capacity1,200 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,467 mm
Width1,872 mm
Height1,623 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range602km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~477km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Ford highlights

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MEB × Ford partnership
Explorer and Capri built on VW MEB — German engineering, Ford DNA
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FordPass Charging
500,000+ European chargers — single app, one bill
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BlueCruise driver assist
Hands-free highway driving on select models and routes

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€45,990
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,500
Net price after grants€39,990

💡 Total savings of €6,000. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,500 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€472
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€965
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,228/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Explorer costs approximately €472 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 Explorer — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,500). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
Explorer Standard Range RWD 410km
Entry		 52kWh · 410km €38,990€32,761
Explorer Extended Range RWD 602km
Long Range		 79kWh · 602km €45,990€39,990
Explorer Extended Range AWD 560km
AWD		 79kWh · 560km €52,990€49,490

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 Explorer on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 217km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 257km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 167km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 217km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 9+ days between home charges

Based on ~477km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Explorer right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 520L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)✅ Up to 1,200kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €6,000 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Family electric SUV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~11h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~8h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~66min
🚀 185kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~18min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Ford EVs include access to the FordPass Charging Network — a single app covering 500,000+ chargers across Europe.

FordPass Charging Network gives Explorer, Capri and Puma Gen-E owners access to 500,000+ public chargers across Europe via a single app. The Explorer and Capri reach up to 135kW DC for practical long-distance travel.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,467 mm
Width1,872 mm
Height1,623 mm
Boot capacity520 L
Towing (braked)1,200 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD 602km

The Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD 602km has an Irish list price of €45,990 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,500, the net cost is approximately €39,990. The range starts from €38,990 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD 602km has a WLTP official range of 602km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 477km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD 602km qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,500 also applies, giving total state support of €6,000. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD 602km is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €472. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €965. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
The Ford Explorer EV and Capri EV are built on Volkswagen's MEB platform — the same architecture as the VW ID.4, ID.5 and ŠKODA Enyaq. Ford and VW jointly agreed to share the platform to reduce development costs. The vehicles share battery, motor and power electronics but have distinct Ford exterior/interior design and infotainment (Ford SYNC 4).
The Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD 602km supports up to 185kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 11 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 66 minutes. At the maximum 185kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 18 minutes.
The Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD 602km uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Ford Explorer Extended Range RWD 602km is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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