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Adventurer Lexie Alford used the new all-electric Ford Explorer designed for EU customers to set the record of being the first one who circumnavigate the globe.
As a celebration manifestation, Ford has confirmed the price and specifications for the new Ford Explorer range.
Crossing the finish line in Nice, France, Lexie and the new Ford Explorer led a convoy of iconic Ford vehicles, flanked by current models that are shaping the visionary future direction of the company. This Ford Explorer joins other electric models in the Ford lineup, including Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, and the E-Transit.
“Ford wants to bring passion and emotion to electric vehicles in Europe. There are enough boring cars and SUVs out there. The new Explorer represents Ford’s unique character, which is stamped on every car in this fantastic convoy,” said Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, who attended the celebration. “We’re proud to launch this new all-electric passenger car designed specifically for Europe’s roads and customers, and obviously capable of taking you anywhere in the world.”
The journey consisted of driving through 27 countries over six continents and covered more than 18,641 miles, only on electric power. The hardest part was in Africa because of the lack of charging infrastructure in the Atacama desert of Chile, pseudo roads, mountain passes and freezing conditions. Even so, the achievement proved just what is possible in an electric vehicle.
“Lexie’s journey has been the ultimate test drive for our new Ford Explorer, taking on every kind of weather and road condition, and dealing with just about every charging scenario,” said Martin Sander, general manager, of Ford Model E Europe. “It embodies the true ‘can do’ spirit of this company, seizing this great opportunity to not only test ourselves but also the world’s charging infrastructure. Today’s crossing of the finish line proves just what you can do in the new all-electric Ford Explorer, and we’re delighted that customers will soon be able to find out for themselves.”
Lexie used a pre-production version of the Ford Explorer that is now available for orders. As charging solutions, he used everything from 2.2 kw AC wall outlets to DC fast chargers, along with a portable battery pack.
Also, he used a Mega Console cabin storage that can hold three 50-oz bottle drinks with room to spare, a heated and massaging driver’s seat, and voice-activated SYNC Move infotainment 2 with an adjustable touchscreen – features that come as standard on both Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Premium models.
“On this epic adventure, I met incredible people from many corners of the world and experienced 27 beautiful countries while behind the wheel. But this journey came with a unique set of challenges,” said Lexie, who also holds the world record for being the youngest person to visit every country in the world. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to be trusted by Ford to circumnavigate the globe in the electric Explorer, which has been like home for the last six months. I had the goal of pushing the limits of what’s possible to do in an EV and I’m proud to say I have!”
As a celebration manifestation, Ford has confirmed the price and specifications for the new Ford Explorer range.
Crossing the finish line in Nice, France, Lexie and the new Ford Explorer led a convoy of iconic Ford vehicles, flanked by current models that are shaping the visionary future direction of the company. This Ford Explorer joins other electric models in the Ford lineup, including Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, and the E-Transit.
“Ford wants to bring passion and emotion to electric vehicles in Europe. There are enough boring cars and SUVs out there. The new Explorer represents Ford’s unique character, which is stamped on every car in this fantastic convoy,” said Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, who attended the celebration. “We’re proud to launch this new all-electric passenger car designed specifically for Europe’s roads and customers, and obviously capable of taking you anywhere in the world.”
The journey consisted of driving through 27 countries over six continents and covered more than 18,641 miles, only on electric power. The hardest part was in Africa because of the lack of charging infrastructure in the Atacama desert of Chile, pseudo roads, mountain passes and freezing conditions. Even so, the achievement proved just what is possible in an electric vehicle.
“Lexie’s journey has been the ultimate test drive for our new Ford Explorer, taking on every kind of weather and road condition, and dealing with just about every charging scenario,” said Martin Sander, general manager, of Ford Model E Europe. “It embodies the true ‘can do’ spirit of this company, seizing this great opportunity to not only test ourselves but also the world’s charging infrastructure. Today’s crossing of the finish line proves just what you can do in the new all-electric Ford Explorer, and we’re delighted that customers will soon be able to find out for themselves.”
Lexie used a pre-production version of the Ford Explorer that is now available for orders. As charging solutions, he used everything from 2.2 kw AC wall outlets to DC fast chargers, along with a portable battery pack.
Also, he used a Mega Console cabin storage that can hold three 50-oz bottle drinks with room to spare, a heated and massaging driver’s seat, and voice-activated SYNC Move infotainment 2 with an adjustable touchscreen – features that come as standard on both Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Premium models.
“On this epic adventure, I met incredible people from many corners of the world and experienced 27 beautiful countries while behind the wheel. But this journey came with a unique set of challenges,” said Lexie, who also holds the world record for being the youngest person to visit every country in the world. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to be trusted by Ford to circumnavigate the globe in the electric Explorer, which has been like home for the last six months. I had the goal of pushing the limits of what’s possible to do in an EV and I’m proud to say I have!”
