Ford has confirmed that the Mustang-inspired
electric SUV will offer 600 km of driving range, once it arrives in
the market next year. The brand’s first dedicated all-electric model wants to establish
itself as a truly “electrifying” SUV, offering not only the longest range among
EVs in the market, but also a proper fun-to-drive character to match its
“Mustang-inspired” looks. Ford said that the “Mach 1”, as it was originally
named, will make its first appearance late this year.
Ford’s electrification agenda also includes the
addition of another smaller compact crossover, based either on the C2 platform
that underpins the Focus and the new Kuga or (most likely) the re-engineered
architecture of the Fiesta. The mystery mild-hybrid crossover, which will
probably replace the ageing EcoSport, is expected to be more of a raised
hatchback than an outright SUV.
All Ford models available in Europe will become
available with at least one electrified option in the near future, with the
company showcasing both the Focus and the Fiesta with their upcoming
mild-hybrid EcoBoost powertrains, without revealing any technical specs.
Commercial customers will also be pleased to learn
that Ford is planning to introduce an all-electric version of the Transit in
2021.
