Spy photographers have snapped new pictures of the electric Puma that will be called Gen-E. Caught undergoing testing in the Alps, the electric crossover is heavily disguised but follows in the footsteps of the facelifted Puma that was introduced earlier this year. We can expect a handful of changes including a fully enclosed grille and what appears to be a modified front bumper.
Spy shooters didn’t get a look inside, but
the cabin should echo its counterpart. As a result, we can expect a 12.8-inch
digital instrument cluster and a 12-inch SYNC 4 infotainment system. Drivers
can also expect to find a wireless smartphone charger and an assortment of
driver assistance systems such as Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop
& Go.
One of the biggest mysteries is the
powertrain, but the Puma is expected to echo the E-Transit Courier. If that’s
the case, we can expect an electric motor developing 134 hp and 290 Nm of torque. The model may also have a modest 100 kW DC
fast charging capability. That’s pretty low, but the automaker has previously
said it enables the van to get up to 87 km of range in 10 minutes.
Ford hasn’t said much about the crossover
at this point, but has previously stated the Puma Gen-E will be unveiled later
this year. It will presumably cost more than the regular Puma (£ 25,800), but
far less than the Mustang Mach-E (£ 43,330) and Explorer EV (£ 45,875).
