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Driving an electric car certainly feels different the first time round. Most notably an electric car is almost silent, with noise from the motor only noticeable at speed, and traditional wind and tyre noise created. Other than that, EVs drive in a similar way to conventional car with an automatic transmission, and are very easy to drive. But better than an automatic, they have lots of ‘torque’ from a standing start, which means that they are very responsive with even standard EV models having quick acceleration.
Most EVs can range from anywhere between 80 to 370 miles depending on the model and drivetrain. The Mustang Mach-E; Ford’s first all-electric SUV, has a range of 379 miles on 1 single charge. Whereas the Kuga plug in hybrid is able to drive 40 miles in full electric mode (when not using its petrol engine), when both petrol and electric motors are used in harmony, both mileage and miles per gallon figures increase.
At present, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is the only model offering electric-only performance, with the Kuga, Puma and Mondeo offering a plug in hybrid alternative engine.
The hybrid selection of models available from Ford includes the Puma, Kuga, Mondeo, Tourneo Custom, Transit Custom and Transit Van. Both the Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta hybrids will be on sale later in 2020 too.
Yes. The Ford Kuga, Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom models are all available with plug-in hybrid technology.
Like all manufacturers, Ford is playing its part in reducing CO2 levels caused by vehicles. Through the development of all-electric models, the marque is able to deliver zero emissions models that have minimal impact on the environment.
The Ford commercial vehicles currently offering hybrid technology are the Tourneo Custom, Transit Custom and Transit Van.
The answer is typically ‘less than in a petrol or diesel car’ as fuel costs for a petrol or diesel car are usually in the range 10-15 p/mile, and only 3-4 p/mile for a home-charged pure-EV. Depending on the drivetrain and model, each will have different costs per trip, depending on where it is charged, and how efficient the EV is compared to other electric models.