The electric Ford Puma unveiled in our rendering
The battery-powered crossover could be equipped with a 136 PS engine and have a 250 miles range. Price is expected to be around £35,000
The first electric Ford Puma is getting closer. By the end of 2024, the American manufacturer will launch in Europe the battery-powered version of its successful crossover, one of the best-selling (in mild hybrid power) on the Old Continent.
This is an extremely important model for the brand, which will fit into a rather competitive and crowded category that sees rivals such as the Jeep Avenger, smart #1 and Volvo EX30. While we wait to see it live, here is what it might look like.
The styling
Our graphic reconstruction takes its cue from spy photos collected over the past few months. Based on the Gen-E platform, the lines of the Ford crossover will not change much compared to the model with a combustion engine, although there will be some aesthetic changes that will make the electric version immediately recognisable.
Ford Puma EV, rendered by Motor1.com
First of all, the front end will have a 'full' grille, typical of battery-powered cars, to improve aerodynamics as much as possible. The presence of specific graphics for the front and rear lights cannot be ruled out either, while the bumpers will be reshaped to handle airflow and cooling of the brakes and the battery located in the floorpan differently.
There will also be new alloy wheels, while on board we may find specific instrumentation. In this regard, we recall that the current Puma adopts a 12.8-inch instrument cluster and a 12-inch infotainment display.
First engine information
Ford has not yet revealed details about the powertrain or performance of the electric Puma. However, according to early rumours, the crossover could be equipped with the same 136 PS unit already used on the front axle of the E-Transit Courier.
The more powerful versions, on the other hand, could use a 215 PS motor and a dual motor configuration of over 265 PS, the latter being used on the E-Transit Custom and E-Transit.
Electric Ford Puma, spy photos
The battery could be 50 or 60 kWh, while the range could be around 250-280 miles, in line with the segment average.
The American manufacturer has confirmed that the electric Ford Puma will support DC charging up to 100 kW. And the price? Considering the price list of the combustion engine version, the electric should be slightly higher, probably between £32,000 and £35,000.
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Ford Puma crowned UK's best-selling new car in a growing 2024 market
Porsche Could Reinvent One Of Its Most Iconic Technologies
Ford Puma Gen-E: X-ray analysis of the American electric SUV
Stellantis Opens The Door To Chinese Cars Made In Europe
Ford Puma: Interior in detail
DMV Sends Woman A Warning For Not Having Insurance. But She’s Been Paying For A Policy For 11 Months
Ford Puma Gen-E revealed: The best-selling crossover is now also electric