Ford’s Puma Gen-E is the electric version of its Puma small SUV. Deliveries started in 2025, and nearly new examples already fill the used market: a 2025 Premium is advertised at about £20,500, against £31,995 new. Ford added a larger battery in 2026, so establish which one is fitted. This guide explains the versions, realistic range, recalls and prices to expect. You’ll find a print-out checklist at the end.
- Best value: a 43 kWh Premium at about £20,300: roughly a third less than new, while the Premium is only around £1,000 more than the Select used.
- Know the battery: most cars advertised, including many with 2026 registrations, are the 43 kWh launch version; the updated 46.8 kWh car manages about 25 miles more on the official test.
- Check: the recalls, plus whether the tyres match the paperwork.
- Think twice if you regularly make long motorway journeys: owners estimate 160-170 miles at motorway speed.
Which version of the Puma Gen-E is it?
| Version | Battery (usable) | Official range | Price new |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select (launch) | 43 kWh | 234 miles | £29,995 |
| Premium (launch) | 43 kWh | 226 miles | £31,995 |
| Select (2026) | 46.8 kWh | 259 miles | £29,995 |
| Premium (2026) | 46.8 kWh | 251 miles | £31,995 |
| BlueCruise Edition (2026) | 46.8 kWh | 251 miles | £34,295 |
The new prices shown are Ford UK’s list prices before the Electric Car Grant. All versions use the same 124 kW front motor. The original car went on sale at the end of 2024; orders for the 46.8 kWh update opened in April 2026, so a 2026 registration cannot identify the battery on its own. Check the advert title, or ask a Ford dealer to check the VIN. Premium models have 18-inch wheels, which trim a few miles from the official range. Boot capacity is up to 523 litres, including the under-floor GigaBox, with a further 43-litre front trunk. You’ll find full specifications on the Puma Gen-E page.
Realistic range
These estimates cover a typical car with each battery, using the same battery-ageing model used elsewhere on EVcarsguide:
| Car | Summer | Year-round | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 43 kWh Select | 194 miles | 170 miles | 144 miles |
| 2026 46.8 kWh Select | 220 miles | 194 miles | 163 miles |
Owners praise its efficiency, reporting 4.4 to 5 miles per kWh in mixed driving, although the battery is small. Their motorway estimates of 160-170 miles are slightly below our mild-weather figure for the car with the 43 kWh battery.
Battery Health Estimator
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Charging
The Puma Gen-E rapid-charges at up to 100 kW; Ford gives a 10-80% time of about 26 minutes. A home 7 kW wallbox takes about 7 hours, while the 11 kW on-board charger needs about 4 hours 45 minutes with a three-phase supply. The towing limit is up to 750 kg.
The battery and its warranty
Ford covers the battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles, and the car for 3 years or 60,000 miles, both starting at first registration:
- Registered 2025: car covered to 2028; battery to 2033.
- Registered 2026: car covered to 2029; battery to 2034.
Recalls
- Rear brake drums (R/2025/495): 8 cars built in February 2025. Missing or loose bolts on the rear eDrum brakes could cause a wheel to lock or brake fluid to leak.
- Tyre paperwork (R/2026/170): 4,124 Puma Gen-Es built from April to September 2025 may have tyres that differ from their Certificate of Conformity. New documents resolve this.
- Front driveshaft (R/2026/165): a recall covering 3,388 Pumas built from September to December 2025 concerns a right-hand front driveshaft that could fail. DVSA does not specify whether the Gen-E is included, so check using the registration.
Check the specific car on GOV.UK’s recall checker and ask for proof the work has been done.
Safety
The Puma Gen-E received four stars from Euro NCAP. BlueCruise hands-off motorway driving comes with the BlueCruise Edition and cars fitted with the BlueCruise Ready pack.
What owners report
We found four owner threads on the launch car, too few for a confident summary. The themes:
- Efficiency: the biggest positive, with 4.4 to 5 miles per kWh even in mixed driving.
- Battery size: the biggest criticism; owners regard it as better suited to local driving than to long trips.
- Practicality: owners like the physical buttons, large boot and front trunk; taller drivers find the seating position less comfortable.
- Buying new: strong demand in 2025 left some lease customers facing long waits for finance and delivery.
What to pay
Roughly a quarter of Puma Gen-E adverts list brand-new or ex-demo cars. This table includes used examples only, grouped by battery, trim and year.
| Cars | Share of adverts | Median asking | Typical range | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 kWh Select, 2025 | 17% | £19,440 | £18,010–£20,823 | 5,000 |
| 43 kWh Select, 2026 | 24% | £18,990 | £18,653–£20,331 | 2,561 |
| 43 kWh Premium, 2025 | 24% | £20,448 | £19,100–£21,997 | 5,425 |
| 43 kWh Premium, 2026 | 32% | £20,270 | £19,999–£22,800 | 2,486 |
| 46.8 kWh (all trims), 2026 | 2% | £22,130 | £21,958–£27,019 | 1,987 |
These are asking prices rather than valuations. There are plenty of 43 kWh cars, with prices clustered closely together, so anything well above £22,000 needs explaining. Only a few 46.8 kWh cars are available used yet.
Questions to ask the seller
- Is it the 43 kWh or the 46.8 kWh battery?
- Have the recalls been done?
- Was this Puma Gen-E previously leased or supplied through Motability, and can the seller provide its service history and tyre records?
- Does it have BlueCruise or the BlueCruise Ready pack?
The print-out checklist
Bring this along. It covers checks specific to the Puma Gen-E; our general used EV buyer’s guide covers the checks that apply to any used electric car.
Alternatives worth a look
- Renault 4: a similar-sized retro SUV with a bigger battery. See our used Renault 4 guide.
- Hyundai INSTER: smaller and cheaper used. See our used INSTER guide.
- Vauxhall Frontera Electric: a roomy budget SUV. See our used Frontera guide.
- Kia EV3: more range and a longer warranty, for more money. See our used EV3 guide.
Not sure it covers your driving? The EV Matchmaker checks a car against your own week, and the Used EV Finder shows what else your budget buys.
Sources & further reading
- Ford UK – Puma Gen-E
- Euro NCAP
- GOV.UK – Check if a vehicle has been recalled
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