{"id":74068,"date":"2024-07-08T10:13:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T14:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=74068"},"modified":"2024-07-08T10:13:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T14:13:54","slug":"ford-teases-new-ev-coming-this-week-revival-legend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=74068","title":{"rendered":"Ford teases its new EV coming this week, a revival of a ‘legend’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ford is unveiling its newest electric vehicle this week. Ahead of its official debut, Ford<\/a> teased the new EV, claiming \u201cthe legend is back.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ford confirmed the new EV will be revealed on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The new EV will follow Ford\u2019s electric Explorer as the automaker\u2019s second model based on Volkswagen\u2019s MEB platform.<\/p>\n

The first all-electric Explorer rolled off the assembly line at Ford\u2019s new Cologne EV plant in Germany last month. It was the first of a 2020 deal with VW<\/a> to use its platform as it looks to revamp sales in the region.<\/p>\n

Described as a \u201csports crossover,\u201d the vehicle is expected to take the Capri name. Ford\u2019s Capri was a smash hit, selling over 400,000 models in its first two years.<\/p>\n

After 38 years off the market, the Capri is set to return as an all-electric SUV coupe. Ford has teased the new model<\/a> several times.<\/p>\n

In its latest social media post, Ford confirmed it will unveil the new EV on Wednesday, saying, \u201cThe legend is back.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ford Explorer EV production in Cologne (Source: Ford)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ford is teasing its newest EV, a revived legend<\/h2>\n

The video shows a man trying to plug a charger into a Capri 2.8 Injection\u2019s fuel cap. In what appears to be a security camera, you can see the words \u201cThe legend is back\u201d written on the back window of the new EV with the release date.<\/p>\n

As it drives off, the phrase is repeated in the parking spot. Ford\u2019s new EV was spotted testing<\/a> last year with a Cupra Tavascan-like appearance (another MEB-based EV) last year.<\/p>\n

Ford teases its new EV, claiming \u201cThe legend is back\u201d (Source: Ford News Europe)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ford\u2019s Explorer and new Capri EVs will feature specs similar to VW\u2019s ID.4<\/a> and ID.5 models. Powered by a new battery, the electric Explorer has a WLTP range of up to 374 miles (600 km).<\/p>\n

The dual-motor Explorer uses the same powertrain system powering VW\u2019s GTX models with up to 335 hp and a 79 kWh battery.<\/p>\n

Ford\u2019s Explorer starts at \u00a345,875 ($58,000) in Europe, while a lower-priced, standard range model is launching later this year. It\u2019s expected to start at about \u00a339,875 ($50,000).<\/p>\n

Ford retired its Fiesta<\/a> to make room for the new electric Explorer and Capri EV at its upgraded Cologne plant.<\/p>\n

Check back Wednesday for all the details on Ford\u2019s new Capri EV.<\/p>\n

Electrek\u2019s Take<\/h2>\n

Ford\u2019s new EV comes after it lost its European boss, Martin Sander, to Volkswagen. Sander left the company last month and joined VW as its new head of sales and market.<\/p>\n

Sander played a critical role in launching the electric Explorer, so his loss could be significant. Ford is eliminating his position as part of a restructuring in Europe<\/a>. It\u2019s also reducing the headcount in Cologne.<\/p>\n

The changes, implemented on July 1, are part of a broader \u201ctransformation of its European business,\u201d according to Ford. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Ford\u2019s EV sales surged in the US in the second quarter. With nearly 24,000 EVs sold<\/a>, Ford remained the second best-selling EV brand behind Tesla (not including combined Hyundai and Kia sales) in the US.<\/p>\n

Can Ford\u2019s new Capri EV help revive European sales? Let us know what you think in the comments below.<\/p>\n

Source: AutoCar<\/a>, Ford News Europe<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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