It also retains all that's good about the petrol-powered Puma in that it's great to drive, surprisingly practical for a car of its size, and affordable to buy. In this CarGurus UK review, Vicky Parrott explains why this all adds up to it being Ford's best electric car so far.
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Our Puma crossover is a big hit with customers – it was our best-selling car in Europe in 2023 and is on track to do the same this year.
Now there’s a new Puma joining the range. Puma Gen-E offers the same “big city energy” but with a smooth and seamless electric powertrain that’s almost as quick to accelerate as our sporty Puma ST Powershift.
It also makes longer journeys a breeze with up to 376 km possible on a full charge , and can go for days in the city with up to 523 km of city range. When it’s time to refuel, we’ve made that super easy too. A 10-80 per cent charge takes around 23 minutes with a fast charger, and if you just need a quick top-up, over 100 km of range can be added in around 10 minutes.
The head-turning looks that Puma owners say they love are still there – but with a twist. Our Puma Gen-E gets a ‘shield’ design front grille and a sporty new rear spoiler, designed to look great and be more aero-efficient for better driving range.
It’s just as stylish inside too. Twin digital display screens deliver all the information you could need, with clever features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Alexa Built-in, so you can use all your favourite apps and even add items to your shopping list. The new raised centre console has a sliding armrest, handy storage and wireless charging so your phone is always ready to go.
Puma’s MegaBox boot storage system has been supercharged to become GigaBox. Making use of the space freed up by the electric drivetrain, it’s almost 50 per cent larger than before and means Puma Gen-E can swallow more cargo than some bigger cars can offer.
Puma Gen-E is also packed with the kind of driving tech you might expect from a bigger car. Available Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Lane Centring 9,10,11 accelerates and brakes smoothly to feel more natural, and can use Predictive Speed Assist 9 to adjust cruising speed for curves in the road and junctions.
Built at Ford Otosan’s state of the art assembly plant in Craiova, Romania, using electric drive units assembled at Ford’s facility in Halewood, UK, Puma Gen-E is available to order from today with deliveries beginning in spring 2025.
1 Puma 125 PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost Hybrid Powershift CO2 emissions 127-143 g/km and fuel efficiency 5.6 6.3 l/100 km WLTP.
Puma 125 PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost Hybrid manual CO2 emissions 119-135 g/km and fuel efficiency 5.3 6.0 l/100 km WLTP.
Puma 155 PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost Hybrid Powershift CO2 emissions 125-142 g/km and fuel efficiency 5.5 6.3 l/100 km WLTP.
Puma ST Powershift CO2 emissions 135-146 g/km and fuel efficiency 6.0-6.5 l/100 km WLTP.
CO2 emission and fuel efficiency ranges may vary according to vehicle variants offered by individual markets. The declared WLTP fuel/energy consumptions, CO2-emissions and electric range are determined according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulations (EC) 715/2007 and (EU) 2017/1151 as last amended. The applied standard test procedures enable comparison between different vehicle types and different manufacturers.
2 According to Ford sales data.
3 Based on full charge of Puma Gen-E. Estimated range using Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). Figures shown are for comparability purposes and should only be compared with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. Actual range varies due to factors such as temperature, driving behaviour, route profile, vehicle maintenance, lithium-ion battery age and condition.
4 Charge time based on manufacturer computer engineering simulations. The charging rate decreases as battery reaches full capacity. Your results may vary based on peak charging times and battery state of charge.
5 Requires phone with active data service and compatible software. SYNC does not control 3rd party products while in use. 3rd Parties are solely responsible for their respective functionality. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
6 To use Alexa Built-in, drivers need to activate FordPass within their vehicle using the FordPass smartphone app or in-vehicle settings. Access to Alexa requires an Amazon account, SYNC 4 or SYNC 4A, FordPass, and complimentary Connected Service activated through the FordPass app (see FordPass Terms for details). Additional products and setup may be required. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos and marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
7 Available Qi wireless charging may not be compatible with all mobile phones.
8 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution.
9 Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgement and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
10 Lane-Keeping System does not control steering.
11 If stop is longer than three seconds, driver must intervene and press “RES” button or accelerator pedal to resume system operation.
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- This is where Ford should have started with their EVs in Europe, I think it will be a big seller for them, although a bit more range over the 250 mark would be good especially as most competitors are over that and with newer city/small cars the likes of the new Renault 5 etc being 255ish miles of WLTP, it may but buyers off, Although the Puma is bigger than the R5, I think they may attract buyers from similar areas of the market.
- Great review and like the Crippen effect with Vicky in the boot. This looks like Ford have nailed it on price, economy, and practicality. I especially like their change to EV offer with home charger, charging in the wild, service, warranty, and the rest. I also like their relatively simple approach to options and styles. This should fly out of the showrooms. And by the way Ford still has showrooms and dealers near you which also counts; almost anything else I would want to drive has dealers more than fifty miles away from us.
- Love the looks, but it feels like the sacrificed back seat room for boot space. You're 5'6", for a 5'10" driver there isn't going to be room even for your knees in the back seat.
Sadly neither this nor the Capri will ever come to the USA, as Ford appears to be completely abandoning the car market, especially the EV market, and focusing on trucks.
- Looks great, and it's the right size for the European market. Wow, that boot is big enough for a spare tyre! That's what I used that space for in my EV3. Maybe cars should come with one as standard? Just a thought... It's just a shame that the range isn't that great. It could use a long range version if this is going to be the only car in the family. It's just about enough range when it's new, but when you've lost a bit with age, that might be an issue.
- "165bhp, which isn't much". The world's gone mad! Of all the cars I have the most fun has 43bhp; OK it was built in 1958 and weighs 660kg, but it's completely useable in modern traffic and will run at 80mph on the motorway (of course I've never tried that officer). To be serious though, this is far the best option that Ford have produced as an electric, and the efficiency is starting to go the right way. As a one time owner of an original Puma, that was the best small coupe I've ever had. Not sure this really measures up to it, but it's way better than Ford's previous, horrible, electric offerings.
- Well done Ford, you're back! I've been quite unkind to Ford recently (totally justified though) for the way they have been disrespectin' their heritage, but this seems to be Ford at their best. It gets the important things right, nice steering, handling, efficiency - It's really good to see efficiency being improved outside of Tesla and Hyundai/Kia, come on everyone else! I can definitely see one of these gracing my driveway in the future. It's very strange for a bloke of my age (Let's just say that my first car was and Austin Cambridge and leave it at that, shall we), to hear the phrase, '165 horse power doesn't sound a lot, and 0-60 in 8 seconds is about average'!!!!! Blinkin' supercar figures in my day young lady!
- Refreshing video as always. I drive my electric car every day and I travel with it also on very long journeys . Important for me is versatility. The car should be efficient on every type of roads (even on motorways) and also by cold weather . It should charge quickly (also in winter) and have a decent autonomy. Does this Ford Puma offer that for a reasonable price ? Difficult to tell, but it is nice to drive and has plenty of space. (Seating position in the back seems awkward because of the battery?). Thanks again for this video 🇨🇭
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