Explorer Select RWD 79kWh Extended Range
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. Premium series is not eligible for VRT relief.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 79 kWh |
| WLTP range | 602 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~456 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 6.4s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| Torque | 545 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 183 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 520 L |
| Towing capacity | 1,200 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,467 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,623 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
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💰 Irish pricing & incentives
ℹ️ This list price already reflects Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles (up to €2,500 depending on OMSP) — it is not an additional deduction on top of the SEAI grant above.
💡 Savings of €3,500 shown above via the SEAI Private Car Grant. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
| 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 |
🚘 Explorer — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500). List prices already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Explorer Style RWD 58kWh Entry |
58kWh · 440km | €43,986€40,486 |
| Explorer Select RWD 79kWh Extended Range Long Range |
79kWh · 602km | €48,986€45,486 |
| Explorer Collection RWD 79kWh Extended Range Most Popular |
79kWh · 583km | €51,985 |
| Explorer Premium Standard Range 58kWh Premium — no VRT relief |
58kWh · 415km | €50,985 |
| Explorer Premium Extended Range 79kWh Premium — no VRT relief |
79kWh · 570km | €51,985 |
| Explorer Premium AWD 77kWh Extended Range AWD Flagship — no VRT relief |
77kWh · 517km | €64,984 |
Prices include 23% VAT and already reflect Ireland's VRT relief for zero-emission vehicles. Net prices shown after the SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price is €50,000 or less) only. Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 Explorer on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~456km 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 grant) | ✅ €3,500 grant |
| Company car / BIK saving | ✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026) |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~11h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~8h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~66min |
| 🚀 183kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~18min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
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
| Length | 4,467 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm |
| Height | 1,623 mm |
| Boot capacity | 520 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,200 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Ford Explorer Select RWD 79kWh Extended Range
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Every electric car owner needs a home wallbox. Charging overnight on a 7.4kW wallbox at a night rate (~€0.24/kWh) costs far less than public charging — and the SEAI Home Charger Grant covers up to €300. Here are the most popular home chargers in Ireland right now:
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