An Electric Ford Explorer – the Record Breaker
Adventurer Lexi Alford has set an official record as the first person to drive around the world in an electric vehicle (EV), using the new all-electric vehicle Ford Explorer. The remarkable expedition covered six continents, spanning 27 countries and exceeding 30,000 kilometers, all powered by electricity.
Overcoming challenges such as blackouts in Africa, limited charging infrastructure in Chile’s Atacama desert, rugged terrains, mountainous passages, and extreme weather conditions showcased the potential of electric vehicles. Reaching the endpoint in Nice, France, the journey was led by the Lekkie and the new Ford Explorer, leading a convoy of iconic Ford vehicles alongside current models that indicate the company’s future direction.
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The vehicle Lekie used for the challenge was a pre-production version of the Ford Explorer that is now available to order. During the trip, he used a variety of charging solutions, from a 2.2 kV AC wall outlet to DC fast chargers and a portable battery pack.
“On this extraordinary journey, I encountered remarkable individuals from diverse corners of the world and explored 27 captivating countries from the driver’s seat,” Lexi remarked, also holding the record for being the youngest person to visit every country globally.
“It was a privilege to be entrusted by Ford to embark on this global adventure in the electric Explorer, which has been my home for the past six months. I aimed to push the limits of what an EV can achieve, and I’m proud to have done so,” she added.
The new all-electric Explorer is Ford’s first passenger electric vehicle developed and manufactured in Europe, combining German engineering, American styling and a premium standard specification that includes battery electric drives for zero emissions while driving – and a driving range of up to 602km. one charge.
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The Explorer will offer options of single-motor rear-wheel drive (RVD) or dual-motor all-wheel drive (AVD), both equipped with an extended-range lithium-ion nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery chosen for its energy density and performance across various European climates.
A standard range single motor RVD with NMC battery drive will also be introduced later. Fast charging, from 10-80 percent, takes about 26 minutes using up to 185 kV DC fast charging for the AVD model.
The Explorer can accelerate faster than the Ford Focus ST model, boasting 340 hp and reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.
The new all-electric Explorer is the first vehicle to be assembled at Ford’s more than $2 billion electric vehicle center in Cologne.
