Ford Puma Gen-E electric, the feline becomes vegetarian

For the beginning of 2025, Ford is launching a 100% electric version of its small Puma crossover, retaining the style that contributes to its success. A late, but promising variation.

While it is always better to start from a new platform to create an electric vehicle, the Volkswagen Up!/Seat Mii Electric/Skoda Citigo e IV or the Volvo XC40 have demonstrated that adaptations of thermal models can be carried out well. Ford therefore designed a sort of factory retrofit of its cute Puma crossover.

Pretty kitty

The Ford Puma Gen-E sports a modernized design, retaining the dynamic look that made the thermal version successful. With its compact dimensions (4.21 m long, 1.80 m wide, 1.55 m high), it adapts perfectly to our small, narrow streets. The ground clearance, lowered to 12.9 cm (compared to 16.6 cm for the thermal version), reinforces its sporty profile and its stability. The Matrix LED headlights and sculpted lines add a touch of modernity without falling into tuning. The range offers six exterior colors, including Electric Yellow and Aqua Blue.

A heart that purrs

The Ford Puma can count on a permanent magnet synchronous motor with 168 hp and 290 Nm to drive its front wheels. The accelerations are sharp, with 0 to 100 km/h achieved in 8 seconds, the time of a 150 hp electric Renault R5, for a maximum speed of 160 km/h. Average figures, nothing more.

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Small dose of kibble

On the battery side, the Ford Puma Gen-E has a Nickel Manganese Cobalt type pack with 43.6 kWh of net useful capacity. The weight reaches 1491 kg, approximately 211 kg more than the thermal version (equipped with the 1.0 l EcoBoost engine). An increase compensated by a better distribution of masses with the battery integrated into the floor. The combined WLTP consumption displayed at 13.1 kWh/100 km seems very promising and Ford claims an oscillating range of 347 to 376 km WLTP, depending on the size of the wheels (17 or 19 inches).

However, in real conditions, you should rather count on 300 km in urban use, 250 km in mixed use and 200 km on the motorway at 130 km/h. On an ultra-fast direct current (DC) motorway terminal, the Puma Gen-E accepts up to 100 kW, allowing you to recharge from 10 to 80% in just 24 minutes. On alternating current (AC), the 11 kW onboard charger should be able to refuel in around 4 hours. About average, nothing more.

Well dug basket

On board the new Ford Puma GEN-E, rear passengers benefit from adequate space for four people. By tightening up a little, a fifth passenger is also accepted. The panoramic opening roof brings a feeling of space and brightness to the passenger compartment.

The Ford Puma Gen-E stands out for its increased loading capacity compared to thermal versions. If the basic volume in the 5-seater position offers 378 liters, the very hollow double bottom, known as Gigabox, offers up to 145 liters to reach up to 523 liters. Added to this is a 43 L trunk under the front hood, ideal for storing charging cables.

Shimmering colors

The modernized interior is distinguished by the presence of more refined door trims with visible stitching and a sound bar on the top of the dashboard. The 12.8-inch digital instrument cluster is accompanied by a 12-inch central touchscreen with an integrated trip planner and Apple CarPlay compatibility.

The multimedia system includes the latest Ford Pass 5.0 operating system aimed at making navigation and control of vehicle functions easier.

Options galore

Available in two finishes (Gen-E and Gen-E Premium), the Puma Gen-E offers optional 19-inch rims that can accommodate all-season tires, a panoramic roof, or even a bicycle hitch. On the base Gen-E model, you must opt ​​for the Comfort Pack at €600 to benefit from hands-free access or the electric tailgate with folding mirrors offered on the Premium version which also includes Matrix projectors and a Bang&Olufsen audio package . You can also add the Winter pack at €500 (heated seats, windshields and steering wheel) and the Advanced Assistance pack at €1,200 (parking assistance with 360° view and active cruise control, anti-rollover assistance). collision and blind spot warning).

Spiky prices

The starting price of the Ford Puma Gen-E starts at €33,990 (excluding ecological bonus) reaching €36,490 in the Premium version, which places it against rivals like the electric Renault 4 or the Peugeot e-2008 which remain still expensive for small urban vehicles with limited autonomy. Marketing is planned for the second quarter of 2025, after an official launch in December 2024.

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