Ford Puma Gen-E: first details of the 100% electric version of the popular city SUV

Ford was presented yesterday midlife restyling of its main bestseller on the European market, Puma. With a slightly updated exterior design, a redesigned interior from top to bottom and a retuned engine, it will aim to remain one of the most successful B-SUVs on the current scene.

The oval firm took the opportunity to reveal some details of its upcoming electric variant, which is due to arrive in a few months. Among other things, it was confirmed that will receive the surname Gen-E to differentiate itself from its combustion-engined siblings, a name that has not yet been used on any other electric vehicle from the manufacturer.

The truth is that while most of its competitors include all or nearly all of their zero-emission offerings in one family (Hyundai IONIQ, Renault E-TECH, Toyota bZ, Volkswagen ID…), each Ford electric vehicle represents the “one and only” child”: Mustang Mah-E

F-150 Lightning, AND-Transit, Puma Gene…The composition does not particularly stand out for its cohesion.

Scheduled for release later this year, the company’s entry-level electric car will be differentiated from other Pumas by a special body kit that will include, among other things, a completely blind grille to improve aerodynamics. Its production will take place in Craiova (Romania). along with thermal versions.

Ford Puma Gen-E may remain on sale until the end of the decade

Based on the front-wheel drive B2E platform, The Puma Gen-E will share the powertrain with the E-Transit/E-Tourneo Couirer van., since both were developed in parallel. Based on stated charging times (10-80% in less than 35 minutes at 100kW peak power), UK media Trainer He predicts that his batteries will have a capacity of approximately 55 kWh.

Its engine produces 136 hp. (100 kW) should also be the same. According to rumors, the WLTP range will be around 350-400 km, which is in line with competitors such as the FIAT 600, Jeep Avenger or Opel Mokka Electric. Regarding bets, Its starting price could be around 35,000 euros before assistance is provided.on par with most competitors… but dangerously close to the new Volvo EX30.

Martin Sander, head of Ford Europe

confirmed that a future electric version will keep the current Puma on sale. “for many years”. Although the current generation dates from 2019, it is expected to remain in production until 2029, when it could be replaced by a model designed from the ground up as a pure electric vehicle.

Source | Trainer