A First Look At The New All-Electric Ford Explorer

The new all-electric Ford Explorer madeitsfirstappearance in Dublin. We won’t be seeing the new Ford Explorer in showrooms here until early in 2024 but an advance model of the Explorer was on display at the Digital Hub, on Dublin’s Thomas Street.

TheExploreristhefirstin a wave of innovative new electric vehicles from Ford and forges the way for a complete reinvention of the Ford brand in Europe. Themid-sizecrossoverhas seats for five across two rows and is fully equipped to set families on the road toadventure.

John Manning, Market Lead for Ford in Ireland, said “The new all-electric Explorer is a beautifully designed car that turned manyaheadwhenitmade its Ireland debut at the Digital Hub this week. We are really looking forward tothevehicle’sarrivalhere in the New Year. With the steep rise in interest in electric motoring in Ireland, it is arriving at exactly the right time and we expectthecartobeahuge draw for active families who have opted to make the change to an electric car”.

Engineered and built in Germany, the all-electric Explorer offers an outstanding digital experience, helping drivers and passengersstayconnected and comfortable on the move.

Features include a SYNC Move 2 supersized movable touchscreen and fully connected infotainment system with audio tailored totheinterior,wirelessapp integration and advanced driver assistance technology.3

Adventure-ready design and storage of 450 litres in five-seat mode make Ford’s newest electric vehicle ideal for exploring the city and beyond. The 17-litre MegaConsole between driver and frontseat passenger can hold a 15-inch laptop, combined with a private locker and available hands-free accessible boot space, Ford’s all-electric Explorer sets a new standard for practical use of interior space in an EV.

Futuristicexteriorstyling is matched by an ultramodern interior with premium materials and features such as sculpted sporty seats with integrated head rests and massage functionality for the driver as standard on everyExplorer.

The equipment level on Explorer is strong with Select offering standout features that customers will love like the sophisticated soundbar in the 7-speaker soundsystem.

This desirable specification comes together with theabilitytofastcharge10 to80percentataDCcharging station in just 25 minutes 1 with access to 500,000 charging points across Europe, including 1,300pointsinIreland.

At the forefront of Ford’s electric vehicle charge, the new all-electric Explorer is thecompany’sfirstelectric vehicle to be built at scale in the new Ford Cologne EV Centre in Germany. Ford in Europe is committed to offering an all-electric portfolio of passenger vehicles by 2030 and all vehicles, including commercialvehiclestobeelectricby2035.

The new all-electric Explorercanbeorderedfrom later this year. Full details on the spec, trim levels, pricing and officially homologated vehicle driving range will be announced closer to the vehicle’s on saledate.

For additional information and to register log on to www.ford.ie/cars/electric-explorer.

6 Ways To Make Back To School Easier For Everyone

closer to the normal back to school regime.

3. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

We know the kids aren't Back to School for another few weeks and they definitely won't appreciate this blog post, but to make the transitionsimplerfromthe relaxing Summer to their humdrum back to school routine, we have prepared somehelpfulwaystomake the back to school transition easier for everyone!

1. HAVE EVERYONE ON THESAMEPAGE

Sit down and discuss the planforBacktoSchool,although you may not get much reception to your ideas initially, you will have planted the seed and will make the rest of the transition easier.

2. GETTING BACK INTO AROUTINE

Start re-implementing the school routine, so each week in August in the lead up to the school return date, ensure bedtime gets

Sounds like an obvious suggestion, but practice makesperfect.

Practice the school run, making the lunch and getting the kids out of bed. The more prepared you all are, the easier it will be for everyone.

4.SHOPEARLY

If you can try and pick up the back to school essentials early, maybe a few bits every week in August before school begins, it will mean less stress and pressure on everyone.

5. STOP THE NIPPERS NAPS

For those little nippers going to school for the first time, try phase out the naps, so they won't be as tired during their school day.

6.CHECKTHEIRSIZES

During the summer the kids may have outgrown some of their uniforms or shoes, so make sure you check their sizes closer to theirstartdate. Nothing worse than last minute panic buying for shoesoruniforms.

ITS BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO ROUTINE FOR THE FAMILY. WISHING YOU ALL THE VERY BEST OF LUCK.

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