2024 Ford Puma EV: Enhanced Range, Affordable Price

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【Summary】Ford is planning to phase out all combustion engine vehicles in Europe and the UK by 2030. As part of this transition, they will be releasing an electric version of the Puma subcompact crossover in 2024. The expected starting price for the Puma EV is €36,000, with a driving range of around 400 kilometers. The Puma EV will be produced alongside the combustion-engine versions of the vehicle. Ford has adapted their existing Global B-car vehicle architecture for the electric version.

FutureCar Staff Aug 24, 2023 9:59 AM PT

2024 Ford Puma EV: Enhanced Range, Affordable Price

Ford of Europe is facing challenges in market share and profitability, but the company is determined to transition to an EV-only lineup in the European Union and the United Kingdom. The Puma subcompact crossover, manufactured in Romania, plays a crucial role in this transition.

The Puma, named after its predecessor produced from 1997 to 2002, was introduced in 2019 with a design led by Thomas Morel. It replaces the Fiesta in Ford's European lineup and offers a range of 1.0- and 1.5-liter turbocharged engines. The Puma is exclusively front-wheel drive and will be joined by an electric version in 2024.

According to Auto Bild, a German motoring publication, the Puma EV is expected to have a starting price of 36,000 euros, which is equivalent to $39,300. While this may seem expensive, it is in line with other B-segment crossovers such as Peugeot's e-2008. The Puma EV is estimated to have a driving range of approximately 400 kilometers (WLTP combined).

The Puma EV will be produced alongside the combustion-engined versions and will share the Global B-car vehicle architecture with other Ford models like the Transit Courier and Tourneo Courier. These small vans offer various engine options, including the 1.0-liter EcoBoost, 1.5-liter EcoBlue four-cylinder turbo diesel, and a 136-ps (134-hp) electric drive unit.

The E-Tourneo Courier, a five-seater van with electric capabilities, was launched in May 2023, and the Puma EV is expected to follow suit by 2024. Both vans are likely to feature a one-pedal driving mode. However, Ford has not yet disclosed the battery capacity and WLTP combined range for either model.