The Ford Puma is about to receive a mid-lifecycle update in 2024, coinciding with the addition of a fully electric version in the small SUV’s lineup. A camouflaged prototype of the EV was caught by our spy photographers, showing a few differences with its ICE-powered siblings.
The most notable difference compared to earlier ICE-powered prototype sightings is the front bumper which appears to be EV-specific. The grille is covered for better aerodynamics, while the lower bumper intakes are redesigned with references to the larger Ford Mustang Mach-E. The headlights retain the shape of the current model but benefit from new LED graphics. The profile and the tail appear to be unchanged, setting aside the obvious lack of a tailpipe and the slightly different rear spoiler.
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The dashboard was covered, hinting at changes in the layout of the digital cockpit, which could inherit the dual 12-inch displays found in the E-Tourneo Custom. It is safe to assume that Ford will equip the facelifted Puma with the latest ADAS and connectivity features.
The Ford Puma EV is expected to share its electrified underpinnings with the E-Transit Courier and E-Tourneo Courier vans, as all of them are based on the architecture of the discontinued Fiesta supermini. The LCV and minivan models are fitted with a single electric motor producing 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) and 290 Nm (214 lb-ft) of torque. Those numbers are a close match for the entry-level Stellantis EVs, although rival B-SUVs like the recently updated Peugeot E-2008 are also offered in more powerful guises. We don’t know the capacity of the battery pack yet, but Ford revealed it can charge from 10-80% in less than 35 minutes when plugged into a 100 kW DC fast charger.
We expect to learn more about the Ford Puma EV – or E-Puma – in the coming months. Ford has officially confirmed that the electric version of the small SUV will be produced in Craiova, Romania, next to the ICE-powered Puma.
