2024 Ford Puma EV: Longer Driving Range and Affordable Price

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【Summary】Ford is planning to phase out combustion-engined vehicles in Europe by 2030 and is set to release an electric version of the Puma subcompact crossover in 2024. The Puma EV is expected to have a starting price of €36,000 and a driving range of around 400 kilometers. It will be produced alongside the combustion-engined versions of the Puma. The electric vehicle will be based on the Global B-car vehicle architecture and is likely to feature one-pedal driving mode.

FutureCar Staff Aug 18, 2023 7:10 AM PT

2024 Ford Puma EV: Longer Driving Range and Affordable Price

Ford of Europe is facing challenges in market share and profitability, but the automaker has ambitious plans to transition to an all-electric lineup in the region by the end of the decade. The Puma subcompact crossover, manufactured in Romania, plays a crucial role in this transition. Introduced in 2019, the Puma replaces the Fiesta in Ford's European lineup and offers a range of turbocharged engines. It will soon be joined by an electric version, expected to arrive in showrooms in 2024.

The Puma EV, as it is commonly referred to, is anticipated to have a starting price of 36,000 euros according to Auto Bild, a German motoring publication. While this may seem expensive, it is comparable to other B-segment crossovers in the market. The Puma EV is expected to have a driving range of approximately 400 kilometers, making it a competitive choice in its segment.

Production of the Puma EV will take place alongside the combustion-engined versions of the vehicle. The platform used for the Puma EV is adapted from the Global B-car vehicle architecture, which is also utilized for other Ford models such as the Transit Courier and Tourneo Courier. These models offer a range of engine options, including an electric drive unit.

The E-Tourneo Courier, a five-seater van with electric capabilities, was launched in May 2023. It is capable of adding 87 kilometers of driving range in just 10 minutes of charging at a DC fast charge. The Puma EV, expected to debut in 2024, is likely to feature similar charging capabilities and may also offer a one-pedal driving mode. However, Ford has not yet confirmed the battery capacity and WLTP combined range for either van.

Despite the challenges faced by Ford of Europe, the company's commitment to transitioning to electric vehicles is evident in its plans for the Puma EV. With its competitive pricing and expected driving range, the Puma EV has the potential to be a popular choice in the increasingly competitive European electric vehicle market.