Next year, Ford will launch the fully electric version of the Puma in the European automotive market. The Ford Puma Gen-E will enter a market where offers are increasingly numerous. Despite an attractive design, borrowed from the combustion-engine Puma, the 100% electric SUV has a rather low range of 234 miles on the mixed WLTP cycle. However, the Puma Gen-E makes up for this with a very interesting trunk capacity, reduced battery recharge time, and a highly competitive price starting at $35,800 (excluding the ecological bonus).
Benefiting from a multi-energy platform, the Ford Puma has transitioned to 100% electric. In terms of dimensions, the compact SUV measures 4.22 meters in length, making it very suitable for urban use.
In terms of style, the Ford Puma Gen-E has evolved somewhat, especially at the front. This features a full grille and a revised front bumper designed to optimize air flow.
Inside the Ford Puma Gen-E, the changes introduced during the compact SUV’s restyling are evident. Two beautiful large screens, one 12.8″ for digital instrumentation and another 12″ as a central touchscreen interface, are offered from the entry-level version. Additionally, for this 100% electric version of the Puma, more premium materials are used, notably with a bi-tone finish. An additional storage space is also visible at the central console.
Regarding cargo volume, the Ford Puma Gen-E excels. Forget the clever “MegaBox” (80 liters) found in other Pumas, which is the extra storage space located under the trunk floor. In the 100% electric version, engineers have gained space, allowing for a “GigaBox” of 145 liters. In total, the trunk capacity of the 100% electric Puma Gen-E SUV is 523 liters. Additionally, under the front hood of the Ford Puma Gen-E, another storage volume of 43 liters is available.
Now, let’s talk about the Ford Puma Gen-E’s powertrain. It develops 168 hp and 290 Nm from an electric motor powered by a net capacity 43.6 kWh battery. This results in a mixed WLTP range of 234 miles for the base “Puma” trim, and 226 miles for the “Premium” trim. In the WLTP city cycle, this translates to 325 and 314 miles, respectively, which is more than sufficient for urban use. One of the advantages of the Puma Gen-E is its short battery charging time. With a maximum charging power of 100 kW (DC), it is possible to go from 10% to 80% in just 23 minutes.
Finally, regarding the pricing of the Ford Puma Gen-E, it is clearly aggressive, with a starting price set at $35,800 (excluding the ecological bonus). Competing with the Puma Gen-E are models like the Peugeot e-2008 and the Renault 4 E-Tech Electric, which will be launched next year.
The Editorial Team
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