2024 Ford Puma EV: Extended Range, Affordable Price

author: FutureCar Staff    

Ford of Europe is facing challenges in market share and profitability, but the company has announced plans to phase out all combustion-engined vehicles in the region by the end of the decade. The Puma subcompact crossover, manufactured in Romania, plays a crucial role in Ford's transition to an EV-only lineup in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

The Puma, named after a small coupe produced from 1997 to 2002, was introduced in 2019 with design input from Thomas Morel and his team. Positioned in the B-segment crossover category, it indirectly 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 soon be joined by an electric version in 2024.

According to Auto Bild, a leading German motoring publication, the Puma EV is expected to have a starting price of 36,000 euros, which is approximately $39,300. While this may seem expensive, it is comparable to other B-segment crossovers like Peugeot's e-2008 and significantly cheaper than the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense.

The Puma EV is estimated to have a driving range of around 400 kilometers (WLTP combined), making it an attractive option in the competitive electric vehicle market. Production of the Puma EV will take place alongside the combustion-engined versions, which offer a powerful 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine.

Instead of developing a new platform, Ford has adapted the Global B-car vehicle architecture for the Puma EV. This platform is also used for the Transit Courier and Tourneo Courier vans, which 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 power, was launched in May 2023, and the first deliveries are expected in late 2024. It can add 87 kilometers (54 miles) of driving range in just 10 minutes of DC fast charging. Charging from 10 to 80 percent takes under 35 minutes, while a full overnight AC charge takes 5.7 hours.

The press release for the E-Tourneo Courier confirms that the Puma EV will be available by 2024, indicating that its debut is just months away. Like the E-Tourneo Courier and E-Transit Courier panel van, the Puma EV is likely to feature a one-pedal driving mode. However, Ford has not yet provided details on the battery capacity and WLTP combined range for either van.

FutureCar Staff