Ford reveals new 374-mile Explorer electric van
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
Ford has unveiled a new addition to its commercial vehicle line-up — the Ford Explorer Van. Developed in-house at the Dagenham Conversion Centre, this all-electric model N10-rated van is designed to bridge the gap between traditional panel vans and company pool cars.
Hot on the heels of the Volvo EX30 Cargo and Skoda Enyaq Cargo, the new Ford Explorer LCV has a payload of up to 650kg and a 374-mile range.
The van is assembled by Ford Pro Special Vehicles in Dunton, Essex, using a passenger Ford Explorer as a base. It's aimed at site supervisors, inspection teams and engineers who need to travel between multiple locations daily.
The rear seats are replaced by a durable flat load floor with moveable dividers and lashing points while a full copolymer bulkhead separates the cabin from the load area without obstructing rear vision or interfering with the vehicle's airbag systems.
There are two versions
- Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD): 210kW (286PS) and 545Nm of torque.
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD): 250kW (340PS) and 679Nm of torque.
The AWD version has a towing capacity of up to 1200kg (1000kg for the RWD). For long days on the road, the Explorer Van supports rapid charging up to 135kW, allowing a 10 to 80% top-up in approximately 25 minutes.
Ford has simplified the ordering process by grouping essential kit into four functional packs:
Wheel Pack: 19-inch steel wheels with wheel nut indicators and all-weather tyres.
Welfare Pack: Includes a first aid kit, eye-wash station and hand sanitiser.
Utility Pack: Adds a ‘frunk’ storage area, roof rack and rear window security mesh.
Commercial Pack: Equips the van with an amber lightbar and tailgate work lamps/beacons.
By homologating the vehicle as a full N1 commercial vehicle, the Explorer Van is eligible for significant tax incentives and Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) advantages. It also comes with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty covering both the base vehicle and the conversion.
The new Ford Explorer Van is expected to cost just around £40,000 (ex. VAT) for the rear-wheel-drive model. Upgrading to the all-wheel is expected to add roughly £3000.
Ford is currently working through eligibility for the Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG). If approved, the Explorer Van could qualify for a discount of up to £5000, as its gross vehicle weight (GVW) is over 2500kg.
