Ford Explorer EV
Charging cable
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your Explorer EV+−
The Ford Explorer EV has a Type 2 inlet and a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. The 22kW cable carries its full 11kW on three-phase chargers. A 7.4kW cable would cap it. On a single-phase home wallbox both cables charge at the same 7.4kW.
Which Ford Explorer EV versions does it fit?+
This cable fits every Ford Explorer EV, because they all share the same Type 2 charging inlet. That includes:
- Ford Explorer EV Select
- Ford Explorer EV Premium
- Ford Explorer EV Standard Range
- Ford Explorer EV Extended Range
- Ford Explorer EV RWD
- Ford Explorer EV AWD
Whichever Explorer EV trim you drive, it is the same cable, so you can order with confidence.
Specifications+−
Delivery & returns+−
Free tracked UK delivery on every order. Built to order in the UK and dispatched fast. 30-day no-fuss returns.
Note: MEB platform. 11kW 3-phase; RWD 77kWh up to 135kW DC, larger 79kWh up to 185kW. Standard Range 52kWh LFP option.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Ford Explorer EV.
The Ford Explorer EV is Ford's first electric SUV built on the Volkswagen MEB platform, launched in the UK in 2024. It is a proper family-sized SUV and comes in a range of configurations: a Standard Range model uses a 52kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, while Extended Range versions use a larger pack of around 77 to 79kWh. RWD models peak at around 135kW DC, while the larger Extended Range with AWD reaches up to 185kW. All variants charge via a Type 2 inlet for AC and a CCS port for rapid DC; the cable you bring for home or public AC charging is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead.
The Explorer EV's onboard AC charger is rated at 11kW on three phases across the range. That means the car is capable of faster AC charging than the typical single-phase UK home supply can deliver. At home on single-phase, charging is capped at 7.4kW regardless of battery size, so the Standard Range and the Extended Range both draw the same rate at a standard wallbox. The DC rapid speed is where the variants diverge significantly, though DC always uses the charger's own tethered cable rather than one you supply.
Select your Explorer EV battery above. The Standard Range 52kWh fills faster on any home charger; the Extended Range packs offer more range and higher DC speeds. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the Explorer EV need?
The Explorer EV's 11kW onboard AC charger is three-phase, but a standard UK single-phase home supply limits the charge rate to 7.4kW regardless of cable or charger model. For the majority of Explorer EV owners, a 7.4kW Type 2 cable is the right starting point: it delivers the full speed your home can provide and costs less than a 22kW alternative. The Extended Range's larger battery does mean longer charge times, but at 7.4kW an overnight charge from a sensible state of charge is still straightforward.
Where a 22kW cable earns its place is at three-phase home supplies or at 22kW public AC chargers, both of which let the Explorer EV pull its full 11kW. If you park regularly at a workplace or car park with 22kW AC infrastructure, the upgrade is worth considering because you gain real charging time back over the course of a week. On a standard home supply the cable rating makes no difference to speed at all.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 79kWh Extended Range from empty costs roughly £6 on an off-peak tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, and around £21 at a standard rate of roughly 27p per kWh. The 52kWh Standard Range works out to around £4 off-peak and around £14 at standard rates. Either way, overnight home charging is comfortably the cheapest way to run the Explorer EV day to day. Public rapid sessions typically cost 45p to 80p per kWh depending on the network, so they suit longer journeys rather than routine top-ups. Check current tariffs before budgeting, as rates change.
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Ford Explorer EV FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usWhat length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
What charging cable does the Ford Explorer EV need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC chargers. All Explorer EV variants have an 11kW three-phase onboard charger. On a single-phase UK home supply a 7.4kW cable already gives the maximum available speed. Choose a 22kW cable if you have a three-phase supply or regularly use 22kW public AC points.
Can the Ford Explorer EV charge at 22kW?+−
Not on a standard UK home supply. The Explorer EV's onboard charger peaks at 11kW on three phases. A 22kW cable on a single-phase home delivers the same 7.4kW as a cheaper 7.4kW cable. At a 22kW public AC charger with a suitable cable, the car draws its full 11kW.
How long does the Ford Explorer EV take to charge at home?+−
On a 7.4kW wallbox the 79kWh Extended Range takes around 11 hours from empty, comfortably covered overnight. The smaller 52kWh Standard Range takes around seven hours. A three-pin household plug is much slower, around 17 to 26 hours depending on battery size, and is best kept as an emergency option.
What length cable do I need for the Ford Explorer EV?+−
A 5m cable suits most driveways and is the sensible default. The Explorer EV is a full-size SUV, so if you park it well forward on the drive or your wallbox sits at the far end, a 7m lead gives more comfortable reach. Measure from socket to likely port position and add a small margin rather than ending up stretched.