FORD EXPLORER

Our electric SUV's touchscreen takes centre stage

- JAMES ATTWOOD

MILEAGE 3681

WHY WE'RE RUNNING IT Is Ford's first European-built EV, with its VW underpinnings, really a true Ford?

The Ford’s touchscreen is a talking point, and one that’s been commented on by all my friends and family who have had the privilege of being offered a ride. And that’s no surprise: the 14.6in vertical screen dominates the dash.

It’s got a neat party trick, too: you can slide it up, both to set it at an angle of your choosing and to access a sort-of-secret storage cubby. I tend to have it down: it makes the screen easier to reach and means I can better see the B&O soundbar. My ears aren't attuned enough to know if having the soundbar blocked by a bit of the touchscreen affects the audio quality, but that’s my excuse and I'm sticking to it.