Ford is set to reveal a new all-electric “sports crossover” next week, built on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, following the Electric Explorer. The new Ford EV crossover is expected to be unveiled on July 10, 2024, and production is scheduled to begin later this year.
The announcement comes shortly after the first all-electric Explorer rolled off the assembly line at Ford’s new Cologne EV plant in Germany this week. This new EV is part of a 2020 deal between Ford and VW to utilize the MEB platform, which also underpins VW’s ID series.
While Ford had initially hinted at introducing an EV as a follow-up to the Mustang Mach-E, which turned out to be the electric Explorer, reports later revealed that a second model was in the works. Although not officially confirmed by Ford, media reports suggest that this new model could be called the Capri.
The Ford Capri, originally launched in 1969, was a popular model, with over 400,000 units sold in its first two years and 1.2 million by 1974. The new Capri EV sports crossover is expected to revive the iconic fastback coupe design, this time as an all-electric vehicle based on VW’s MEB platform.
The Capri EV is said to resemble many MEB-based vehicles, with a long wheelbase and wide stance, similar to the Cupra Tavascan, another electric SUV based on VW’s MEB platform.
According to Automotive News, the Capri EV will join the Explorer EV in Ford’s electric lineup, with the Explorer EV featuring up to 374 miles (600 km) of range thanks to a new battery. The dual-motor Explorer EV uses a 335 hp powertrain similar to Volkswagen’s GTX models, paired with a 79 kWh battery. The starting price for the dual-motor model is ÂŁ45,875 ($58,000), with a standard range model expected later, starting at around ÂŁ39,875 ($50,000).
