Ford has finally released a more affordable electric car based on in its market-leading Puma. But is it cheap enough with sufficient capabilities for mainstream success?
, it felt like it could finally be the mainstream EV from the Blue Oval we’d been waiting for. Sadly, while a promising vehicle, the Explorer turned out to be only slightly more keenly priced than competitor SUVs. But now the company’s bestselling model, the Ford Puma, is going electric. Could this mainstream crossover hatchback finally be the first affordable Ford EV? I got a
Externally, apart from the closed front grille, there’s not a lot to distinguish the Gen-E from its non-electric Puma predecessor. That’s probably a good thing, as this is not a car for early adopters. It’s for the family buyer who wants the familiar Puma experience but in electric form. The Puma took over from the Fiesta as Ford’s small city car offering, adding a bit of height to make a crossover, as is the popular automotive trend.
The basic car comes with 17in wheels whereas the Premium offers 18in, although 19in rims are also available as an option. Other potential extras include a panoramic roof, a winter pack incorporating heated front seats and steering wheel, and a towbar. Pricing hasn’t been announced for these additions yet.One thing neither trim offers, however, is electrically adjustable seats, although you get Sensico leather-effect material with the Premium.
Ford has erred on the side of modernity with the cockpit experience of the Puma Gen-E. The steering wheel is quite conventional, with buttons for cruise control and media built in. There’s a multi-functional stalk on the left for lights and windscreen wipers, with the right-hand stalk exclusively for selecting drive modes. The 12in dashboard display behind the steering wheel is easy to see through the wheel too.
In the UK, the Ford Puma Gen-E will be arriving for £29,995 for the basic version and £31,995 for the Premium. These prices seem quite reasonable for an EV, but the MG4 already starts at less, and there are other modestly priced electric options arriving, such as the Renault 4 and 5,, and several budget Chinese possibilities.
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