Ford has published its October 2026 price list for Turkey. The most interesting model on it is the Ford Explorer. It takes its name from the big gasoline SUV sold in America, but in Europe it is a fully electric compact SUV. When it arrived in Turkey in spring 2025, the 52 kWh entry version cost 1,720,000 TL. Today the price list starts at 2,322,000 TL, and there are now five versions. More importantly, Ford added a new 58 kWh LFP battery option to the Explorer in 2026. This battery changes both the range and how the car charges.

This article covers current prices, the technical differences between versions, and the question most buyers ask: how many minutes, and roughly how many lira, does it take to charge the Explorer at public AC and DC stations in Turkey?

Ford Explorer Price List, October 2026

Ford Turkey's October 2026 list gives the following recommended on-the-road prices for the Explorer. The list includes no campaign prices.

Version	Motor output	Trim	On-the-road price
Explorer 125 kW	125 kW (170 PS)	Select	2,322,000 TL
Explorer 140 kW	140 kW (190 PS)	Select	2,391,300 TL
Explorer 125 kW	125 kW (170 PS)	Premium	2,457,300 TL
Explorer 140 kW	140 kW (190 PS)	Premium	3,104,800 TL
Explorer 250 kW AWD	250 kW (340 PS)	Premium	4,217,200 TL

The gap between the entry version and the top version is about 1.9 million TL. On the single-motor Select versions, though, moving from 125 kW to 140 kW costs only 69,300 TL more. As we'll see below, that money buys more than an extra 20 horsepower.

Note: The Premium 140 kW costs over 700,000 TL more than the Select 140 kW. Equipment alone does not explain a gap that large. If you are considering this version, ask the dealer to confirm the battery capacity in writing.

125 kW or 140 kW? The real difference is the battery

According to Ford Europe's 2026 model-year announcements, the single-motor "Standard Range" Explorer now comes in two versions:

125 kW (previous Standard Range): NMC battery with 52 kWh usable capacity, about 378 km WLTP range, DC charging up to 145 kW, and a 10–80% charge in about 25 minutes.
140 kW (new Standard Range): LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery with 58 kWh usable capacity, 444 km WLTP range, 105–110 kW DC charging, and a 10–80% charge in about 26–28 minutes.

The new battery stores 6 kWh more energy and adds about 66 km of WLTP range. The trade-off is a lower peak DC charging power. Even so, the 10–80% time stays almost the same, because the LFP battery holds high power for longer. EV Database calculates that this version averages 95 kW over the 10–80% window.

Fewer people know about LFP's everyday advantage. This chemistry copes with regular charging to 100% better than NMC does. That means you can be more relaxed about the usual "stop at 80%" rule in daily use.

The top 250 kW AWD version comes with about 77 kWh of usable battery for the 2026 model year, plus 553 km WLTP range and 185 kW DC charging. Ford quotes 27 minutes for a 10–80% charge on this version.

Technical summary

Spec	125 kW	140 kW (LFP)	250 kW AWD
Usable battery	52 kWh	58 kWh	~77 kWh
WLTP range	~378 km	444 km	553 km
Max DC charging	145 kW	105–110 kW	185 kW
10–80% DC charge	~25 min	~26–28 min	~27–28 min
Onboard AC charger	11 kW	11 kW	11 kW

Sources: Ford Europe model-year announcements and EV Database. Confirm the battery fitted to each version sold in Turkey with your dealer.

Real-world range: how much of the 444 km do you actually get?

WLTP testing assumes mild weather and mixed driving. EV Database puts the 58 kWh Explorer's real-world range at an average of about 335 km, which works out to roughly 17 kWh/100 km. In winter, or on the motorway at 120 km/h, expect less. In town in mild weather, you can get close to the WLTP figure.

As a rule of thumb, a 450 km trip such as Istanbul to Ankara in the 58 kWh Explorer needs one fast-charging stop. At motorway speeds, the 250 kW AWD version will most likely need that stop too.

How long does the Ford Explorer take to charge at a public station?

DC fast charging

At a DC station, charging speed is set by whichever is lower: the power the car can accept or the power the station can deliver.

DC stations of 120 kW or more: the 58 kWh Explorer can use its full peak power (105–110 kW). A 10–80% charge takes about 26–28 minutes. The older 125 kW battery version and the 250 kW AWD charge even faster here, but they need a charger of 150 kW or more to reach their peak.
60 kW DC station: the roughly 40.6 kWh that goes into the battery for a 10–80% charge takes about 45 minutes.
50 kW DC station: the same charge takes about 55–60 minutes.

So for Explorer owners, a station being "DC" isn't enough. Its power output matters too. As of 2026, a large share of DC stations in Turkey still deliver 60 kW or less. Checking each charger's kW rating in your charging app before a trip saves time.

AC charging

Every Explorer version has an 11 kW onboard AC charger. Even if you plug into a 22 kW AC station, the car draws no more than 11 kW.

58 kWh, 10–100%: about 52 kWh of energy, roughly 5–5.5 hours including losses
52 kWh, 10–100%: roughly 4.5–5 hours
77 kWh, 10–100%: roughly 7–7.5 hours

AC charging works best wherever the car is parked for hours anyway: at work, in a hotel or shopping-mall car park, or at home in your residential complex.

Charging cost: how much does it cost to charge the Explorer?

Public charging tariffs vary by operator and station power. The calculation below uses example rates of 9.40 TL/kWh for AC and 13.40 TL/kWh for DC, close to common operator tariffs in Turkey. Because of charging losses, a station delivers about 5–10% more energy than ends up in the battery. That's why the figures below are given as ranges.

Scenario	Energy into battery	Approximate cost
58 kWh, DC 10–80%	~40.6 kWh	~545–600 TL
52 kWh, DC 10–80%	~36.4 kWh	~490–535 TL
77 kWh AWD, DC 10–80%	~53.9 kWh	~720–795 TL
58 kWh, AC 10–100%	~52.2 kWh	~490–540 TL

Cost per 100 km

Assuming real-world consumption of 17 kWh/100 km:

At a DC station: about 228 TL per 100 km
At an AC station: about 160 TL per 100 km

Covering the same distance using only fast charging costs about 40% more than using AC. The cheapest way to run an Explorer is to do your everyday charging on AC (at work, at home in your complex, in car parks) and save DC for long trips.

How it compares with rivals

The Explorer has direct rivals in the 2.3–2.5 million TL range. Based on October 2026 list prices:

Model	October 2026 price	Battery	WLTP range	10–80% DC
Ford Explorer 140 kW Select	2,391,300 TL	58 kWh (LFP)	444 km	~26–28 min
Ford Explorer 125 kW Select	2,322,000 TL	52 kWh	~378 km	~25 min
Peugeot E-2008	2,245,000 TL	approx. 54 kWh	406 km	~30 min
Hyundai KONA Electric	2,270,000 TL	48.4 kWh	—	~41 min
Kia EV3 Cool Long Range	2,450,000 TL	81.4 kWh	604 km	~31 min
Ford Capri 140 kW	3,371,600 TL	58 kWh (LFP)	464 km	~28 min

Three takeaways stand out:

The Kia EV3 Long Range wins on price per kilometre of range. For about 60,000 TL more, it offers 160 km more WLTP range.
The Explorer's strengths are charging speed and interior space. It is one of the few models that reach 80% in under 30 minutes on a high-power DC charger. The MEB platform it shares with the Volkswagen ID.4 also gives it a roomy cabin, noticeably bigger than the B-SUVs in its class.
The Capri uses the same technical platform. You pay about 1 million TL more for its coupé-SUV styling. Technically, its only advantage is 20 km more WLTP range.

Which Explorer is right for you?

Mostly city driving with AC charging: the 125 kW Select is enough. Its 52 kWh battery easily covers daily use.
A few intercity trips a month: the 140 kW Select is the smartest choice for the extra 69,300 TL. About 66 km more range, plus the freedom LFP gives you to charge to 100%, pays off the difference on your first long trip.
If you want performance and all-wheel drive: the 250 kW AWD offers both the biggest battery and the fastest DC charging. At 4.2 million TL, though, it competes on price with premium electric SUVs in Turkey.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the electric Ford Explorer take to charge?

The 58 kWh 140 kW version charges from 10% to 80% in about 26–28 minutes at a DC station delivering at least 120 kW. At a 50 kW DC station, the same charge takes about 55–60 minutes. Charging from 10% to 100% at an 11 kW AC station takes about 5–5.5 hours.

How much does a fast charge cost for the Ford Explorer?

At a DC tariff of about 13.40 TL/kWh, a 10–80% charge of the 58 kWh version costs about 545–600 TL. A 10–100% charge at an AC station (about 9.40 TL/kWh) costs about 490–540 TL. The exact amount depends on the operator's tariff and on charging losses.

What's the difference between the 125 kW and 140 kW Ford Explorer?

According to Ford Europe, the difference goes beyond motor output. The 140 kW version has a 58 kWh LFP battery instead of a 52 kWh one, and WLTP range rises from about 378 km to 444 km. In Turkey, the price difference in Select trim is 69,300 TL. We recommend confirming the battery with your dealer before you buy.

What charging connector does the Ford Explorer use?

The Explorer uses the European standard Type 2 (AC) and CCS2 (DC) connectors. That means it can charge at almost every public AC and DC station in Turkey without an adapter.

Conclusion

As of October 2026, the electric Ford Explorer is not the cheapest car in its class, with an entry price of 2,322,000 TL. Still, the new 140 kW version with the 58 kWh LFP battery is one of the most balanced choices around 2.4 million TL. It offers 444 km of WLTP range, DC charging in under 30 minutes and a spacious interior. The key to running it cheaply is simple: do your daily charging on AC and save DC for long trips.

Before you set off in your Explorer, you can find AC and DC stations along your route in the ADZE Charge app and start charging with a few taps.

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Electric Ford Explorer, October 2026: Prices from 2,322,000 TL, New 58 kWh LFP Battery, 444 km Range and Real Charging Costs at Public Stations