168 hp, eco-friendly tires, generous trunk space... Ford Puma Gen-E, the compact "zero-emission" version
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With a revamped version of its small SUV, the blue oval manufacturer is making electric technology more accessible.
Experts are still baffled: under the guise of going electric, Ford has abandoned its mainstream image, which allowed it to be one of the leading brands in the European market for decades. Since the Fiesta disappeared from the lineup and the Focus is preparing to do the same, if you're looking for a compact car from Ford , you're pretty much left with only the Puma… and the electric Puma. It wasn't planned at the project's inception, but this vibrant SUV, launched in 2020, has been available in a zero-emission version for a few months now. Admittedly, the engineers have performed remarkable feats in adapting the Fiesta-derived platform to the technology. A closed grille, solid wheels, and active flaps in the bumper visually distinguish this model from the rest of the Puma range.
As you might have guessed, what makes this 4.24m long SUV so special is its 168hp electric motor mounted at the front and powered…
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