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Ford Puma Gen-E
Will this new small electric SUV be a hit like its petrol sibling? Let’s see what some of our readers think of it
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THE FORD PUMA Gen-Eis a relative latecomer to the small electric SUV party, arriving after the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia EV3, Smart #1 and Volvo EX30, to name just a few.
However, the electric Puma has an ace up its sleeve: it’s based on the winning formula of the petrol Puma, which was the UK’s best-selling car in 2023 and 2024 and is one of the most enjoyable small SUVs to drive. Visually, the Gen-Esticks closely to its petrol sibling. The main differences are that it ditches the traditional front grille and has white lettering on the tailgate instead of black.
Inside, the Gen-Ecomes with the same 12.0in infotainment touchscreen as the regular Puma. It’s more practical than its sibling, though, with a larger (523-litre) boot and a 43-litre compartment under the bonnet for charging cable storage.