Ford’s newest all-electric is finally here. Ford unveiled the Capri EV on Wednesday, a revival of a legend. The new all-electric Ford Capri features up to 390 miles (627 km) of WLTP driving range and sports car-like performance.
Ford teased its newest electric vehicle several times leading up to its debut, claiming a “legend” is being resurrected.
We had an inkling it would be the Capri after Ford’s social media post last week showed a man trying to fit an EV charger into the Capri 2.8 Injection’s gas cap. On the windshield, the phrase “Legend is back” with today’s date, July 10, 2024.
Ford officially unveiled the Capri EV on Wednesday, its second all-electric vehicle based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform.
The Capri EV follows Ford’s electric explorer, which began rolling off the assembly line last month at its EV plant in Cologne, Germany. In 2020, Ford partnered with VW to use its platform to drive its electric vehicle strategy in Europe.
We’re finally getting our first look at Ford’s new all-electric sports crossover, 38 years after the iconic gas-powered Capri was taken off the market.
Meet the new Ford Capri EV
Ford’s new CAPRI is cool, athletic, past meets future (a cult classic), rebellious to the core and boasts smart technology.
The electric sports coupe “soul” SUV is built for the whole family. According to Ford, it will “inject some desire into the EV world.”
The reborn Capri EV features up to 390 miles (627 km) of WLTP range. Powered by a 335-horsepower AWD engine, the same as used in VW’s GTX models, the electric SUV coupe can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 5.3 seconds.
It can also quickly charge (10% to 80%) in around 26 minutes to get you back on the road. With up to 527 liters of luggage space and a folding boot floor, the Capri EV has enough room for the whole family.
“The new all-electric Capri is exactly how the iconic sports coupe would have evolved had it remained in production,” according to Ford.
A legend reborn
For those unfamiliar with the Capri, it was basically Ford’s take on the Mustang for Europe. After its launch in 1969, the Capri was a huge hit, selling over 400,000 models in the first two years.
You can see design influences from the Icon, including its four distinctive headlights linked by a horizontal black grille.
The electric Capri is more aerodynamic, with a sleek coupe-like roofline. Black window pillars were added to give it a sports car-like feel. Ford included other elements such as a four-piece lamp and rear graphics that spanned the entire rear.
Inside, the five-seater features a minimalist design that’s loaded with Ford’s latest technology and connectivity.
The interior includes an adjustable 14.6-inch infotainment screen, support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wraparound cabin and sculpted sports seats.
Ford’s new EV is available in two models: Capri and Capri Premium. The RWD Capri EV, powered by a 77 kWh battery, has up to 390 miles (627 km) WLTP driving range and 282 hp.
Meanwhile, the Capri Premium, powered by a 79 kWh battery and an AWD powertrain, gets up to 368 mi (592 km). With up to 335 hp (250 kW), the AWD model can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 5.3 seconds.
Ford included 12 ultrasonic sensors, five cameras and three radar devices to support driver assistance functions such as driver alerts and evasive steering assistance.
At 4,634mm long, 2,063mm wide and 1,626mm tall, the new Ford Capri EV is similar to VW’s ID.5 (4,599mm long, 1,852mm wide, 1,603mm tall). You can also see a Polestar-like design on the side.
Ford’s new electric coupe SUV will follow the Explorer EV into production at its EV plant in Cologne soon.
Although Ford has yet to officially reveal pricing, the EV is expected to cost more than the electric Explorer, starting at around $50,000 (€47,000) in Europe.
What do you think of Ford’s new all-electric Capri? Will you buy one in the US? Tell us in the comments.
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