An all-electric Ford Puma is anticipated to reach by the tip of this yr. Based mostly on the brand new Ford Puma, the EV model is anticipated to start out at beneath $40,000 with distinct components to assist it stand aside.
The Ford Puma “Gen-E” will sit beneath the Mustang Mach-E, Explorer Electrical, and new Capri EV in Ford’s rising EU electrical car lineup.
Ford’s Puma was the best-selling automobile within the UK final yr, so it solely is smart for an all-electric model.
Ford is changing the best-selling automobile to an all-electric compact SUV. The EV mannequin is anticipated to retain a few of the up to date options discovered on the brand new Puma however with distinct styling.
The brand new Ford Puma, launched earlier this yr, has a tech-loaded inside design. Its new wrap-around sports activities car-style cockpit features a 12.8″ digital show and 12″ infotainment screens.
Ford additionally included its SYNC 4 connectivity and infotainment system, which has twice the computing energy of the earlier system. The system contains voice recognition and AppleCar Play/ Android Auto assist for straightforward integration.
What to anticipate from the brand new Ford Puma EV
The EV mannequin is anticipated to incorporate new badging and headlights. It would even have a closed grille and redesigned entrance bumper to enhance effectivity and vary.
Not like the Explorer and Capri EVs, the electrical Puma received’t trip on Volksewagen’s MEB platform. As an alternative, will probably be primarily based on the identical platform because the gas-powered mannequin.
The identical underpinnings energy the Ford Transit Courier and electrical E-Transit Courier. Ford transformed the E-Transit Courier with a single 134 hp (100 kW) electrical motor. Different powertrain choices embody a 215 hp unit used for Ford’s E-Transit Customized or the twin (181 hp + 265 hp) electrical motors used for the bigger E-Transit.
Ford’s new Puma EV will probably embody related powertrain choices. With an anticipated 50 to 60 kWh battery, the Puma EV ought to get at the very least 250 miles vary.
The electrical Puma will comply with the Capri EV, revealed final week. Ford’s new Capri EV options as much as 390 miles (627 km) WLTP vary with “sports activities automobile” efficiency.
Ford hopes the brand new vary of electrical SUVs will assist revamp the model in Europe because it loses floor abroad.
Supply: AutoExpress, Ford Europe
