2001 Ford Explorer USPS Electric
The 2001 Ford Explorer USPS Electric is an all-electric SUV. Its electric drivetrain produces 160 hp (119 kW), with a quoted range of 38 miles (61 km), and it has 2-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.0 seconds and top speed is 112 mph (180 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2001 FORD EXPLORER USPS ELECTRIC
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed September 1, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Ford | Model | Explorer USPS Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2001 | Version / Trim | Ford 2001 Explorer USPS Electric |
| Body Style | SUV | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Oxford White, Black, Silver Metallic, Dark Shadow Grey Metallic, Toreador Red Metallic, Bright Red, True Blue Metallic, Arizona Beige Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | United States |
| Drive | 2-Wheel Drive | Transmission | Single-Speed Automatic |
| Motor | Electric Motor | ||
| Power | 160 hp / 119 kW | Torque | 228 Nm / 168 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 7.0 sec | Top Speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Range / Economy | 87.0 MPGe combined | ||
| Electric Range | 38 miles (61 km) | Max Charge Rate | — |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm | Kerb Weight | 2,034 kg (4,484 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2001 SUVS
Compared with other 2001 SUVs in our database, its 160 hp is 12% less than the average 2001 SUV (181 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 2.0 seconds quicker than average, and it is 14% heavier than the typical SUV.
| 2001 Ford Explorer USPS Electric | Average 2001 SUVs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 hp | 181 hp (51 cars) | -12% |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 229 Nm (51 cars) | — |
| 0–60 mph | 7.0 s | 9.0 s (46 cars) | -23% |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 112 mph (46 cars) | — |
| Kerb weight | 2,034 kg | 1,786 kg (63 cars) | +14% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2001 SUVs with similar power to the 2001 Ford Explorer USPS Electric.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Explorer USPS Electric | 160 hp | 7.0 s | 2,034 kg |
| 2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 155 hp | 9.5 s | 1,760 kg |
| 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD | 168 hp | 9.0 s | 1,900 kg |
| 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD | 149 hp | 9.0 s | 1,620 kg |
| 2001 Honda CR-V 2WD | 147 hp | 8.5 s | 1,600 kg |