4. Ford Explorer
Greatest for: Mixture of vary and gear
The Ford Explorer may not look significantly inspiring, however our drive revealed that it’s really a good electrical SUV with heaps going for it. It’s a superb factor too, as a result of the mannequin’s launch had been severely delayed.
Based mostly on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, the Explorer is greater than only a rebadged ID 4. It’s superior to a lot of its rivals to drive together with the Tesla Mannequin Y, and its inside is neatly packaged and spacious.
It additionally presents glorious vary figures for the category, with its entry-level 52kWh battery returning 239 miles. Its range-topping 77kWh unit ups proceedings to 374 miles – the very best vary determine provided on any VW-derived MEB platform automobile to this point.
Energy stands at 168bhp on single, rear-motor fashions, which jumps as excessive as 335bhp in all-wheel drive, twin motor prolonged vary fashions. All that, and an entry value of beneath £40,000? Sounds good to us.
The Explorer additionally excels for its glorious customary specification, with an enormous, well-positioned touchscreen, heated and therapeutic massage seats and an enormous security suite included as customary.