Ford has started volume production of three new key electric vehicles in the form of the Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier MPV and E-Transit Courier van.
Now rolling off the lines at Ford Otosan’s manufacturing facility in Craiova, Romania, the new models enhance the brand’s line-up for both private and commercial customers.
In the commercial vehicle segment, the E-Transit Courier joins the E-Transit, E-Transit Custom and E-Tourneo Custom.
The compact van comes with a 43kWh battery, providing up to 186 miles of range (WLTP). It also delivers a 700kg payload and 25% more load space than the previous-generation Transit Courier, enabling it to carry two Euro pallets.
The Puma Gen-E and E-Tourneo Courier MPV join the Explorer, Capri and Mustang Mach-E within Ford’s electric passenger vehicle lineup in Europe.
The Puma Gen-E is priced from £29,995. Based on the best-selling petrol Puma, it features a 168hp electric motor, teamed up with a 43kWh battery, delivering up to 233 miles of WLTP combined range.
The E-Tourneo Courier MPV, the electric version of Ford’s new compact five-seat MPV, offers up to 178 miles of range, along with fast charging capability.
“Ford has been on an incredible journey, from introducing our first electric vehicle in Europe, the Mustang Mach-E, to now offering a broad range of electric cars and commercial vehicles in just a few years,” said Jon Williams, general manager, Ford Blue and Model e, Europe.
“The Puma Gen-E, E-Tourneo Courier and E-Transit Courier further enhance our existing electric vehicle range so there is a choice of vehicles to suit both private and business customers, opening up the benefits of electric mobility to an even wider audience.”
All three vehicles are built at Ford Otosan’s assembly plant in Craiova, Romania. Each one uses electric drive units produced at Ford’s facility in Halewood, UK, and parts produced at the brand’s Cologne component plant.
