Standard Range Explorer and Capri Get New Improved Battery Option

COLOGNE, Germany – Ford is enhancing Explorer and Capri with a new battery option and upgraded electric motor for the most affordable Standard Range models.

The improvements are designed to offer customers on a smaller budget greater freedom to explore and enjoy their journeys, delivering increased range and flexibility alongside a boost in power and torque.

Explorer Standard Range will now offer up to 444 km on a full charge, while the Capri Standard Range is capable of up to 464 km, marking an increase of up to 17 percent.  

This extended range is comfortably beyond 400 km, an important milestone for many customers.

And, with power increased to 190 PS and torque to 350 Nm, both Capri and Explorer can now achieve 0-100 km/h in just 8.0 seconds.

"By upgrading the Explorer and Capri with new LFP battery technology, we are increasing range and durability while keeping it affordable for our customers,” said Jon Williams, general manager, Ford Blue and Model e, Europe.

“This is the definition of continuous improvement: using cutting-edge innovation to deliver a better, more capable product without compromise. Adding up to 70km of range to our affordable standard range offering will inspire even more drivers to make the switch to electric."

Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology offers better durability, reduces reliance on high-demand raw materials, and also allows customers to regularly charge to 100 per cent capacity without concerns about battery degradation.