2024 Ford Puma EV: Extended Range and Affordable Price

author: FutureCar Staff    

Ford of Europe is facing challenges in market share and profitability, but the company has a plan to transition to an all-electric lineup in the European Union and the United Kingdom. The Puma subcompact crossover, manufactured in Romania, is a crucial part of this transition.

The Puma was introduced in 2019 and is named after a small coupe produced in the late 90s and early 2000s. It replaces the Fiesta in Ford's European lineup and offers a range of turbocharged engines. The Puma is currently only available with front-wheel drive, but an electric version is expected to join the lineup in 2024.

According to Auto Bild, a German motoring publication, the Puma EV is estimated to have a starting price of 36,000 euros, which is equivalent to $39,300 dollars. While this may seem expensive, it is in line with other B-segment crossovers in the market.

The Puma EV is expected to have a driving range of around 400 kilometers, according to the WLTP combined estimate. This makes it a competitive option in the growing electric vehicle segment. Production of the Puma EV will take place alongside the combustion-engined versions of the vehicle.

The Puma EV is based on the Global B-car vehicle architecture, which is also used for the Transit Courier and Tourneo Courier vans. These vans offer a range of engine options, including a 136-ps electric drive unit. The E-Tourneo Courier, a five-seater van with electric capabilities, was launched in May 2023.

Ford has confirmed that the Puma EV will be available by 2024. It is expected to feature a one-pedal driving mode, similar to other electric models from Ford. However, the battery capacity and WLTP combined range of the Puma EV have not yet been confirmed by the company.

FutureCar Staff