The Legend is Back as Ford Unveils New All-Electric Capri

Jul 11, 2024
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    Two iconic and unmistakeable legends; Eric Cantona & Ford reveal the new all-electric Ford Capri.
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COLOGNE, Germany – The waiting is finally over. After weeks of speculation, Ford today revealed the new all-electric Capri with a little help from another legend - Eric Cantona.

As the wraps came off the car at a decommissioned power station in Wapping, London, thousands of employees across Europe watched it livestreamed on @FordOnline. 

“If you want the perfect example of how Model e is transforming the Ford business in Europe, look no further than our new all-electric Ford Capri,” said Marin Gjaja, COO, Ford Model E. “A cutting-edge EV, designed and built in Europe – Capri has soul that can only come from a brand with genuine heritage.”

Jon Williams, General Manager, Ford Blue and Model E, Europe, told @Ford: "Bringing back a legend as revered as the Ford Capri is a big deal. We’re excited that the new all-electric Capri is ready to bring some swagger to the world of EVs and introduce a whole new generation of drivers to the spirit of a cult classic."

Just like the original, the all-new Capri is a sports coupe for the family. Available in eye-popping colours including Vivid Yellow and Blue My Mind, its luxurious interior has a minimalist and digital feel, with soft touch materials and sculptured one-piece front seats.

Standard high specification comfort includes keyless entry and start, heated front seats and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control and driver’s seat with massage and memory function.

Capri’s rule-bending SYNC Move technology allows the 14.6-inch centre screen to slide smoothly up and down for the most comfortable viewing angle, while smartphones integrate seamlessly using wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A wireless device charger is also standard.

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Amko Leenarts, Director, Design, said: “Celebrating our past while reinventing our future. A car that only Ford could build. The legend is back. Inside, I think this is exactly how an original Capri driver would have expected the future to feel.”

The ultimate car for a getaway, Capri has up to 572 litres of boot space, a foldable boot floor, a 17-litre MegaConsole beneath the front armrest and secret, secure storage in My Private Locker.

It also comes equipped with 12 ultrasonic sensors, five cameras and three radars to support advanced driver assistance technologies including Assisted Lane Change and Clear Exit Warning.

Range anxiety won’t be an issue either as Capri extended range RWD can drive more than 620 km on a single charge, while 10-80 per cent charging takes approximately 26 minutes using a 185 kW DC fast charger for Capri extended range AWD. And, with up to 340 PS, 0-100 km/h acceleration is accomplished in as little as 5.3 seconds.

“The sleek and soulful body is great for aerodynamics,” said Ulrich Koesters, Director, Electric Vehicles. “That helps drive up to 627 km on a single charge.”

Available to order now, prices for Capri start at €44.950/ £42,075 (Germany/UK) with the standard range battery that becomes available to order later this year. On the Extended Range RWD, prices start from €51.950 / £48.075.

Capri is the second all-electric Ford to be produced at the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center and will be manufactured alongside the all-new Explorer.

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All You Need to Know About the New All-Electric Capri

How fast is the all-electric Capri, and how far can it travel on a full charge? Check out this fact sheet that explains all you need to know about this exciting new Ford.

Ready to inject some soul into the world of EVs, this Capri is exactly how the iconic sports coupe would have evolved had it stayed in continuous production.

“If you want the perfect example of how Model e is transforming the Ford business in Europe, look no further than our new all-electric Ford Capri,” said Marin Gjaja, COO, Ford Model E.

“A cutting-edge EV, designed and built in Europe – Capri has soul that can only come from a brand with genuine heritage.”

Click to download Fact Sheet (pdf)

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Capri Through the Years

Did you know that when it was launched in Europe back in 1969, Ford’s Capri was marketed as “the car you always promised yourself”?

Check out this timeline for more fascinating facts about Capri which sold more than two million units over 18 years.

Ready to inject some soul into the world of EVs, the new all-electric Capri is exactly how the iconic sports coupe would have evolved had Capri stayed in continuous production.

Click to download Capri Timeline (pdf)