This popular model is finally becoming an electric car
Ford is serious about its electric car strategy. The traditional manufacturer has announced seven new electric cars. You still want to keep a lot to yourself, but one thing is clear: a popular model will soon be electric.
Puma is finally going electric: Ford will bring seven new electric cars by 2024
Ford will seven new electric cars by 2024 bring to market in Europe. They are divided into four commercial vehicles and three cars. Among them, the new electric version of a still young classic is planned: the Ford Puma will become an electric car (source: ford).
the Electric Puma to be launched in Europe in 2024 five years after Ford revived the name in 2019. The model is the right choice for further electrification for several reasons: The Puma has been on the road as an SUV since 2019. Sports utility vehicles are the fastest growing vehicle group on German roads.
According to Ford, the Puma is also that the brand’s best-selling passenger car model in Europe – that’s one more reason to quickly switch to an electric drive. In this way, the success of one drive class should be carried over to the next. However, Ford has not yet given any details about the E-Puma. However, the striking shape of the current model should be continued.
There is not much about the other electric cars, but at least a little more: The first electric car from Cologne should be a “sport crossover”, according to Ford. With 500 km range you already give a first glimpse, but you keep the name to yourself. The name and more information will follow later in the year before production starts in 2023. It is quite possible that Ford will bring back some old acquaintances for the still nameless e-cars, the designations have recently been secured again.
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When it comes to commercial vehicles, things get a little more specific: it will Electric versions of the Transit range in 2023 initially the Transit Custom in the one-ton van segment and the MPV Tourneo Custom. Smaller electric vans will follow in 2024 with the Transit Courier and Tourneo Courier.
The announcement of the new electric cars follows Ford’s recent specification of electrification plans. The e-car strategy is working in future under the name Model e. It was precisely this name that stood in the way of Tesla years ago when naming the current Model 3.
