Ford Puma, Gen-e, Electric and Good Price

At the end of the year Ford announced the launch of the Electric version of Pumaits most acceptance model throughout the European market. It was a way to show that The Oval brand adds to electrification more affordable to facilitate that general attempt to lower emissions so necessary.

Now Ford has carried out the dynamic presentation of the car as a prelude to its start of marketing that will begin at the end of May or early June. Its objective is to win the streets both for its image and by the characteristics of being able to circulate everywhere with its zero label and enjoy a 376 kilometers autonomy With an engine that yields 168 hp and that guarantees good performance.

This electric version It is based on the same platform as that of the combustion puma But it offers a different image, mainly on the front since the Calandra has closed. The dimensions are practically the same except in the length that reaches 4.20 meters but the height follows 1.55 meters, the width in 1.80 meters and the wheelbase is 2.58 meters. Aesthetically presents The same features as the gasoline version that at the time received an update of forms that make it more modern.

Where there is a difference more than remarkable is inside in particular in regard to the Central console since some relocations have been made. Thus, the gear change has been placed in the steering column and the handbrake has been removed by an electric one. All this has allowed to be able to dispose of More space to deposit objects and have a wireless mobile charger.

In the dashboard they also stand out Two generous screens, one of 12.8 inches for the instrument box and another 12 -inch central which integrates the Sync 4 system with wireless connection to Apple Carplay and Android Auto. As regards the habitability, the rear seats are somewhat more compromised by the fact that the battery is located under the floor and that has subtracted space to put its feet under the front seats. On the other hand there is a Good free height to the ceiling For those passengers who are high.

One of the most prominent aspects of this version is the trunk which offers a capacity of nothing less than 574 liters of which 145 correspond to what in Ford they call Gigabox and that allows you to travel with the standing golf stick bag. And to all this we must add others 43 liters in a hole located in the frontunder the hood, which serves both to save the cables for recharge or to store small packages. Adding all the capacity, no doubt the Ford Puma Gen-e is above the rest of its competitors.

As regards Driving and security aids This version incorporates elements such as adaptive cruise control, lane centered system, predictive speed assistant and also a 360º vision chamber to improve visibility in maneuvers in small spaces.

The one of this electric version yields 168 hp with a maximum torque of 290 nmwhich makes it the most powerful of the range. In terms of benefits, accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds and its maximum speed is 160 km/h.

The battery that feeds it has a 43 kWh capacity and authorize one mixed autonomy of 376 kilometers According to WLTP measurements that In urban use it can reach 523 kilometerswith a consumption of 13.1 kWh at 100 kilometers. This battery can recharge at points of 100 kW with continuous current investing just 23 minutes to move from 10 to 80 percent of the load and also at 11 kW points in alternating current.

In the Contact That we have performed on some especially turned roads, we have been able to verify the maneuverability of the car and we have also missed the shapes of the steering wheel, but it is only a matter of getting used to time. The engine responds to the accelerator demands and brakes act effectively at all times.

The electric puma is offered with two levels of finishing, gen-e and premium. They are also offered Three packages, comfort, winter and tech And there is also Five individual options They offer 19 -inch wheels, panoramic roof, black contrast roof, towing hook and four stations tires.

The price starts from 30,135 euros which already includes the manufacturer’s campaign but if the help of the Moves Plan is applied, it would be necessary to discount 7,000 euros if a vehicle is delivered to flatter or 4,500 euros without flattering.