Compact crossover gets a new drive variant: Ford presents the new battery-electric Puma Gen-E. The prices are also already known.
Ford Puma Gen-E
Ford Motor Company
The 4,214 mm long, 1,805 mm wide and 1,555 mm high Ford Puma Gen-E can be recognized by the closed radiator grille, a new rear spoiler and the aerodynamically designed alloy wheels, which measure between 17 and 18 inches. Inside, the BEV features two screens in 12 and 12.8" sizes. The gear selector is located behind the steering wheel. The Ford Sync 4 infotainment system offers cloud-based navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as Alexa Built-in voice assistance. The boot capacity is 523 liters, with an additional 43 liters of storage space in the front.
The front-wheel-drive crossover has a 124 kW (168 hp) electric motor, which is manufactured in Halewood, UK. This allows the 1,563-kg Ford Puma Gen-E to accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s, with an electronic speed limiter at 160 km/h. According to Ford, the WLTP range is up to 376 km. At a fast-charging station, the lithium-ion battery with 43 kWh usable capacity can be charged from 10 to 80 % SoC within 23 minutes. Matrix LED headlights, adaptive cruise control with stop & go function, lane pilot, predictive cruise control and a 360° camera are optionally available. The Ford Puma Gen-E is built in Europe and is now available to order in two equipment lines (Gen-E and Gen-E Premium) at a starting price of 36,900 euros.
This is a partly automated translation of this German article.
