Ford Capri review - Range, charging & running costs

The new Ford Capri is an electric-only model, so the emphasis here is on efficiency, low running costs and zero emissions. In that area it actually does quite well, because it boasts a competitive range figure compared with rivals, even if it’s not class-leading. 

The smallest entry-level 55kWh battery option will arrive a few months down the line, but from launch there’s a choice between a 77kWh battery with a rear-mounted electric motor in the Extended Range RWD model, and a 79kWh dual-motor model dubbed the Extended Range AWD. The Extended Range RWD is the model with the best stamina in the lineup, though, and is capable of up to 390 miles on a charge.

Charging speeds for the Capri are pretty good, with up to 185kW possible. In real terms that means a charge from 10-80% will take around 26 minutes which is on par with most rivals, though a Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6 have faster speeds and you get access to the Supercharger network if you buy a Tesla Model Y.
 

How efficient is the Ford Capri in the real world?

During our time with the Ford Capri we couldn’t quite match the quoted range figures, but it did come close to the official quoted efficiency stats when driving around town at lower speeds in warm weather, achieving 3.8 miles per kWh. This will drop in colder temperatures, so it’s worth specifying the heat pump if you want a better chance of conserving range.

During our time with the Capri on a separate, colder winter’s day, we achieved around 3.0 miles per kWh. Given that this model had the optional heat pump fitted, we were a little underwhelmed with those numbers as that would amount to a range of just 240 miles – around 100 miles off the on-paper figure.

What will the Ford Capri cost to insure?

With the Capri only just hitting the market, Ford hasn’t yet confirmed insurance group ratings, though they’re likely to be similar to the Explorer with which the Capri shares a platform.