The Ford Bronco SUV line-up has been expanded with an all-new electric Bronco, which is set to make its global debut soon. This SUV is an all-new vehicle but borrows heavily from the design of the petrol-powered Bronco and Bronco Sport SUVs that have been on sale overseas for a few years. Christened the “Ford Bronco New Energy,” this SUV will come with pure electric and EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) powertrain options.
- Ford Bronco EV has a 650km range (CLTC)
- Ford Bronco EREV to have around 1,220km range in total
Powertrain & Battery: EV and EREV Explained
More data revealed about the Ford Bronco New Energy indicates that the SUV will get an AWD dual-motor powertrain with a 177hp motor on the front axle and a 275hp motor in the rear, providing a combined output of 311hp and a top speed of 170kph. It comes equipped with a BYD-supplied 105.4kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) blade battery, which is good for 650km CLTC range. The images also show a lidar unit above the front windshield, suggesting more advanced ADAS for the Bronco New Energy line-up.mous driving features.
The SUV’s bold and boxy exterior follows Bronco tradition, though the electric version will likely introduce some futuristic design touches and aerodynamic enhancements.
Launch & Market Availability
The Ford Bronco New Energy will first go on sale in China and is likely to be sold in more markets in the future. Ford currently does not sell any vehicles in India but is likely to make a comeback with the Everest SUV. Meanwhile, Maruti is also currently working on EREV technology which it could introduce it in one of its mass-market products once the tech is ready for India.
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