The Puma is a well-known nameplate in Europe, because the automaker’s best-selling car there because it surpassed the Fiesta in salesin 2021. Now, it is getting a completely electrical powertrain to enrich the hybrid EcoBoost choices that have been added 4 years in the past.

The small, sporty Mustang Mach-E-trying subcompact crossover will get 376 km (233 miles) on a full cost, can cost from 10 to 80 % in 23 minutes when hooked as much as a 100kW DC quick charger, and can speed up 0-100km/h in a not-totally-disappointing 8 seconds.

Storage is a key promoting level for the Puma Gen-E, with Ford promising further house within the extraordinarily compact trunk due to one thing the corporate is asking the “GigaBox.” It’s mainly an additional cupboard space beneath the ground of the trunk for extra objects, a characteristic present in most EVs at the moment however of added relevance to the Puma due to its small stature.

Ford says the GigaBox can maintain 145 liters (5 cubic toes) of storage, which is a little more than what most autos provide and definitely larger than the two.8 cubic toes of house supplied by the gas-powered Puma’s under-storage.

How small are we speaking for this subcompact? The Puma Gen-E is 4214 millimeters (165.9 inches) lengthy, 1930 mm (75.9 inches) large, and 1555 mm (61.2 inches) tall. That’s smaller than the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and by far the smallest car in Ford’s lineup.

To compensate, Ford is giving its electrical Puma a facelift in quite a lot of methods, together with a really literal facelift with a brand new Mustang Mach-E-inspired defend design changing the normal grille. It is also getting “distinctive alloy” wheels for an added “electrical vibe” that are available two sizes: 17 inches for the usual trim, or 18 inches for the Premium model.

Inside, a 12.8-inch heart show will run on Ford’s Sync 4 working system (no Android-based Digital Expertise in Europe but) and helps wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Ford says the Puma Gen-E will go into manufacturing at its meeting plant in Craiova, Romania, utilizing electrical drive items in-built Halewood, UK. The brand new EV is obtainable to order at the moment and can start to make deliveries in spring 2025. Pricing has not been introduced but.