Ford has been an industry leader for over a century, working on electric vehicle development since the 1910s. Thanks to their efforts, they are at the forefront of the EV market and are pushing barriers with their expanding range of electric cars featuring innovative technology. Their electric cars are as powerful and reliable as a normal Ford vehicle but have none of their typical emissions.
Ford plans to launch nine electric cars by 2024, two of which are already out, and by mid-2026, they hope their entire European range will be zero-emissions vehicles.Â
If you’re looking to buy an electric car, you could do worse than buying one of Ford’s current models. We’ve written this article to help you understand the cars they are producing and their respective pros and cons.Â
Henry Ford started work on an affordable electric car in 1914, and his wife, Clara, was a big advocate of it, and there were hopes that it would largely transform the industry due to its ease of use. However, these hopes amounted to nothing, and work on the car ceased. The exact reason for the car’s development halting is unknown.Â
Still, the general consensus is that it was shelved due to the development of electric starter devices replacing hand cranks in internal-combustion cars, which meant that they were now easier to operate, so the electric car’s key selling point, its ease of use, was rendered moot.
Ford wouldn’t work on another electric car until the late 1950s when they resurrected their efforts for the all-electric Ford Comuta minicar, which was very slow and had a limited range; only a handful was ever made. Most of Ford’s experiments with battery cars went nowhere, but starting in the 1990s, they started producing electric cars with a little more promise, like the Think City.Â
With the unexpected success of the Toyota Prius in the early 2000s, Ford turned their focus towards hybrids, which they still focus on. Ford’s first electric vehicle was the Ford Ranger EV, a battery-powered compact pickup truck, which started production in 1998. Few vehicles were sold, and most were leased for fleet use; all the leases expired in 2003-04, and the Ranger EVs were recalled. Eventually, Ford would make an all-electric car that would last and achieve success, the Ford Focus Electric, which went into production in 2011.
The Ford Focus Electric was Ford’s second production all-electric vehicle, proving they could compete in the market. Since then, Ford has released other great EVs like the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
However, Ford is not stopping here; they have ambitious plans to continue to innovate. They have pledged to go carbon neutral by 2035, have a 100% zero-emissions capable PHEV or all-electric by mid-2026, and plan to move to an all-electric line-up in Europe by 2030.Â
These plans will see them spend about $22 billion by 2025, double the company’s original EV spending plans, but similar to the Stellantis group’s $33 billion investment to 2025. In contrast, the VW Group has a much larger investment and a wider portfolio.Â
Ford plans to change their entire van range to zero emissions by 2024. They plan to launch nine all-electric Ford vehicles by 2024, including the already-released E-Transit and Mustang Mach-E.Â
The seven unreleased vehicles that they will launch by 2024 will be:
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Ford’s ambitious plans begin with the Ford Mustang Mach-E. This eye-opening car attempts to change the perception of the iconic Mustang brand and envision it as a slick SUV that retains much of the classic style of legendary Mustang models. The vehicle has divided the opinions of Mustang devotees but has sold well and has shown that Ford is serious about their electric range.Â
The Mustang Mach-E has plenty of rivals in the market, such as the Jaguar I-Pace, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Skoda Enyaq Coupe and Tesla Model Y. It performs well against its competition and ticks all the right boxes if you’re looking for a fast, cool-looking electric SUV. But is it superior to the similarly priced Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5? Probably not, but it isn’t far off, showing Ford is moving in the right direction.Â
The Mach-E has an impressive range, a great driving experience and is great to look at. It’s easy to see why it’d be an appealing car to buy over its competitors. It does not just look good, though, as it is also a practical car with plenty of cabin and boot space, and its range ensures there’s no need for range anxiety. On the downside, the car isn’t that comfortable of a ride, especially at low speeds.
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The Ford E-Transit sets a new standard for the electric van market. Many auto manufacturers have electric vans available, but up until now, few have been great standout vans. The E-Transit changes that. It is built on the same basic platform as the diesel Transit and is the first of five electric vans Ford plans to launch in the next few years.Â
Ford was one of the last brands to launch a large electric van, but it is also one of the few who have done it right. Many of its rivals feel like they were quickly put together as stop-gap options, like the Fiat E-Ducato, Citroen e-Relay and Peugeot e-Boxer; unlike these cars, the E-Transit feels authentic.Â
It’s got a decent range, which isn’t groundbreaking but beats most of its competition. Its starting price is ÂŁ48,045, significantly lower than its rivals. It’s simply a great electric van; it performs better than the Renault Master E-Tech and has a superior range to the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter.Â
The E-Transit is a milestone vehicle for the electric van market – a game-changer. It offers British motorists a far superior driving experience and is remarkably close to the quality level of the diesel Transit. It has decent charging times, taking around half an hour to go from 10 - 80%. It’s arguably the best electric van you can get right now and notably cheaper than its rivals. What’s not to like?
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The third-generation Ford Kuga is available with full hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. It’s a decent family SUV that offers motorists a sporty driving experience; it has plenty of space, good handling and a reasonable electric range.
The Kuga’s rivals include other family SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 3008, Skoda Karoq, Kia Sportage, Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Niro and Vauxhall Grandland, most of which offer hybrid versions with similar ranges. The Kuga is a perfectly acceptable car but isn’t a class leader. The SEAT Ateca, Skoda Karoq and Kia Sportage are just as efficient as the Kuga but more practical and better all-rounders. The Kuga’s interior is also notably more unfashionable than its competition.Â
There’s nothing wrong with the Kuga. It has good fuel economy and decent range and does the job; it’s simply underwhelming compared to some of its competition in the crowded family SUV market. The Kuga would take roughly three and a half hours to charge at a home charging point and six hours using a 3-pin plug. One standout pro for the Kuga is that it’s fun to drive and offers good handling.
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Ford has plenty of self-charging hybrids, as well as producing a range of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Self-charging hybrids, often called full hybrids, are cars that don’t use plug-in charging technology to power the car’s battery but instead use regenerative braking as its main power source.
Self-charging hybrid cars usually have smaller batteries than plug-in hybrids and are generally only used when your car is cruising at low speeds to ease the strain on the combustion engine. Ford sells three self-charging hybrid models.
Alongside their plug-in hybrids and self-charging hybrids, Ford also produces many mild hybrid vehicles. Mild hybrids are relatively similar to other hybrid cars, which utilise both a battery and a combustion engine.Â
Unlike other hybrids, mild hybrids don’t use their battery to power the car independently. The engine does all the work like in a standard car; the battery offers only gentle assistance to the engine, which helps improve efficiency and reduce emissions. They use regenerative braking as their main power source.Â
Mild hybrids are cheaper than other hybrid cars but less environmentally friendly. Ford sells many vehicles with mild hybrid versions, such as the following:Â
Ford is establishing itself as a formidable player in the electric market. Their current range is quite paltry, but none are bad cars, and they have ambitious plans to become market leaders quickly. Their rush to make 100% of their European sales be from electric vehicles by 2030 is in line with the government’s plans to ban the sale of new petrol or diesel cars from that year.
With that deadline set in place, there has been a concentrated effort to electrify Britain’s roads and make it easier for electric cars to be charged. To do so, the government offers grants to facilitate workplace chargers, off-street charging and home chargers; these chargers are convenient but slow.Â
The fastest places to charge are at public charging stations, which allow people to charge at speeds up to 350 kW DC and are especially useful for people who don’t have regular access to a charging point. Public charging stations can be a boon but can also be complicated to use.
Each public charging station is run by a larger public charging network. Each network charges different prices for different charging speeds, and some networks don’t provide charging for certain connector types. If you don’t know in advance what chargers are on offer, you can go to three or four charging stations before you find chargers you can use – and they may not even be within your budget.
That’s where Bonnet steps in. Bonnet is a fantastic app that allows British motorists to discover the nearest charging stations to them quickly, what those stations provide and at what prices. Downloading Bonnet means you don’t need to download countless network apps to access multiple chargers, as you can access 17+ public charging networks with Bonnet. With so many charging options, it won’t be too hard to help you find the perfect charger.
As well as making charging easier for motorists, we want to make it more affordable. You can use our app to discover and use charging networks for free, but you can also join Bonnet Boosts, which can help you save up to 15% off all your public charging within our partners’ networks.Â
We have two Bonnet Boosts options for drivers to choose from, ensuring they get the deal that suits them best.Â
Light Boost is just £2 monthly for 10% off your charging. That’s £24 annually! Light Boost is the best way to charge if you have your own charging point or have regular access to one, like at your workplace, but still regularly charge at public charging stations.
Turbo Boost is ÂŁ8 monthly for 15% off your charging within our partners’ networks. Turbo Boost is ideal for drivers who don’t regularly use a charging point and rely on public charging to fill their vehicle.Â
We hope to make charging easier for all drivers. You should download our app today if you want to find your nearest perfect charger and access it at a discount.
Make charging your car easy; download Bonnet.
Ford sells two all-electric cars: the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Ford E-Transit. They have nine all-electric cars planned to be released by 2024 (Including the Mach-E and E-Transit) and plan to have a wholly-electric range by 2030.Â
Ford sells many great electric vehicles, but perhaps the best of a good lot is the Mustang Mach-E, a stylish all-electric family SUV that is fun to drive.Â
Ford currently sells two all-electric cars (with plans to expand that range to nine by 2024) but also sells plug-in hybrids, self-charging hybrids and mild hybrid cars, which all use an electric battery.
Ford has been an industry leader for over a century, working on electric vehicle development since the 1910s. Thanks to their efforts, they are at the forefront of the EV market and are pushing barriers with their expanding range of electric cars featuring innovative technology. Their electric cars are as powerful and reliable as a normal Ford vehicle but have none of their typical emissions.
Ford plans to launch nine electric cars by 2024, two of which are already out, and by mid-2026, they hope their entire European range will be zero-emissions vehicles.Â
If you’re looking to buy an electric car, you could do worse than buying one of Ford’s current models. We’ve written this article to help you understand the cars they are producing and their respective pros and cons.Â
Henry Ford started work on an affordable electric car in 1914, and his wife, Clara, was a big advocate of it, and there were hopes that it would largely transform the industry due to its ease of use. However, these hopes amounted to nothing, and work on the car ceased. The exact reason for the car’s development halting is unknown.Â
Still, the general consensus is that it was shelved due to the development of electric starter devices replacing hand cranks in internal-combustion cars, which meant that they were now easier to operate, so the electric car’s key selling point, its ease of use, was rendered moot.
Ford wouldn’t work on another electric car until the late 1950s when they resurrected their efforts for the all-electric Ford Comuta minicar, which was very slow and had a limited range; only a handful was ever made. Most of Ford’s experiments with battery cars went nowhere, but starting in the 1990s, they started producing electric cars with a little more promise, like the Think City.Â
With the unexpected success of the Toyota Prius in the early 2000s, Ford turned their focus towards hybrids, which they still focus on. Ford’s first electric vehicle was the Ford Ranger EV, a battery-powered compact pickup truck, which started production in 1998. Few vehicles were sold, and most were leased for fleet use; all the leases expired in 2003-04, and the Ranger EVs were recalled. Eventually, Ford would make an all-electric car that would last and achieve success, the Ford Focus Electric, which went into production in 2011.
The Ford Focus Electric was Ford’s second production all-electric vehicle, proving they could compete in the market. Since then, Ford has released other great EVs like the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
However, Ford is not stopping here; they have ambitious plans to continue to innovate. They have pledged to go carbon neutral by 2035, have a 100% zero-emissions capable PHEV or all-electric by mid-2026, and plan to move to an all-electric line-up in Europe by 2030.Â
These plans will see them spend about $22 billion by 2025, double the company’s original EV spending plans, but similar to the Stellantis group’s $33 billion investment to 2025. In contrast, the VW Group has a much larger investment and a wider portfolio.Â
Ford plans to change their entire van range to zero emissions by 2024. They plan to launch nine all-electric Ford vehicles by 2024, including the already-released E-Transit and Mustang Mach-E.Â
The seven unreleased vehicles that they will launch by 2024 will be:
‍
Ford’s ambitious plans begin with the Ford Mustang Mach-E. This eye-opening car attempts to change the perception of the iconic Mustang brand and envision it as a slick SUV that retains much of the classic style of legendary Mustang models. The vehicle has divided the opinions of Mustang devotees but has sold well and has shown that Ford is serious about their electric range.Â
The Mustang Mach-E has plenty of rivals in the market, such as the Jaguar I-Pace, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Skoda Enyaq Coupe and Tesla Model Y. It performs well against its competition and ticks all the right boxes if you’re looking for a fast, cool-looking electric SUV. But is it superior to the similarly priced Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5? Probably not, but it isn’t far off, showing Ford is moving in the right direction.Â
The Mach-E has an impressive range, a great driving experience and is great to look at. It’s easy to see why it’d be an appealing car to buy over its competitors. It does not just look good, though, as it is also a practical car with plenty of cabin and boot space, and its range ensures there’s no need for range anxiety. On the downside, the car isn’t that comfortable of a ride, especially at low speeds.
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The Ford E-Transit sets a new standard for the electric van market. Many auto manufacturers have electric vans available, but up until now, few have been great standout vans. The E-Transit changes that. It is built on the same basic platform as the diesel Transit and is the first of five electric vans Ford plans to launch in the next few years.Â
Ford was one of the last brands to launch a large electric van, but it is also one of the few who have done it right. Many of its rivals feel like they were quickly put together as stop-gap options, like the Fiat E-Ducato, Citroen e-Relay and Peugeot e-Boxer; unlike these cars, the E-Transit feels authentic.Â
It’s got a decent range, which isn’t groundbreaking but beats most of its competition. Its starting price is ÂŁ48,045, significantly lower than its rivals. It’s simply a great electric van; it performs better than the Renault Master E-Tech and has a superior range to the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter.Â
The E-Transit is a milestone vehicle for the electric van market – a game-changer. It offers British motorists a far superior driving experience and is remarkably close to the quality level of the diesel Transit. It has decent charging times, taking around half an hour to go from 10 - 80%. It’s arguably the best electric van you can get right now and notably cheaper than its rivals. What’s not to like?
‍
‍
The third-generation Ford Kuga is available with full hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. It’s a decent family SUV that offers motorists a sporty driving experience; it has plenty of space, good handling and a reasonable electric range.
The Kuga’s rivals include other family SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 3008, Skoda Karoq, Kia Sportage, Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Niro and Vauxhall Grandland, most of which offer hybrid versions with similar ranges. The Kuga is a perfectly acceptable car but isn’t a class leader. The SEAT Ateca, Skoda Karoq and Kia Sportage are just as efficient as the Kuga but more practical and better all-rounders. The Kuga’s interior is also notably more unfashionable than its competition.Â
There’s nothing wrong with the Kuga. It has good fuel economy and decent range and does the job; it’s simply underwhelming compared to some of its competition in the crowded family SUV market. The Kuga would take roughly three and a half hours to charge at a home charging point and six hours using a 3-pin plug. One standout pro for the Kuga is that it’s fun to drive and offers good handling.
‍
Ford has plenty of self-charging hybrids, as well as producing a range of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Self-charging hybrids, often called full hybrids, are cars that don’t use plug-in charging technology to power the car’s battery but instead use regenerative braking as its main power source.
Self-charging hybrid cars usually have smaller batteries than plug-in hybrids and are generally only used when your car is cruising at low speeds to ease the strain on the combustion engine. Ford sells three self-charging hybrid models.
Alongside their plug-in hybrids and self-charging hybrids, Ford also produces many mild hybrid vehicles. Mild hybrids are relatively similar to other hybrid cars, which utilise both a battery and a combustion engine.Â
Unlike other hybrids, mild hybrids don’t use their battery to power the car independently. The engine does all the work like in a standard car; the battery offers only gentle assistance to the engine, which helps improve efficiency and reduce emissions. They use regenerative braking as their main power source.Â
Mild hybrids are cheaper than other hybrid cars but less environmentally friendly. Ford sells many vehicles with mild hybrid versions, such as the following:Â
Ford is establishing itself as a formidable player in the electric market. Their current range is quite paltry, but none are bad cars, and they have ambitious plans to become market leaders quickly. Their rush to make 100% of their European sales be from electric vehicles by 2030 is in line with the government’s plans to ban the sale of new petrol or diesel cars from that year.
With that deadline set in place, there has been a concentrated effort to electrify Britain’s roads and make it easier for electric cars to be charged. To do so, the government offers grants to facilitate workplace chargers, off-street charging and home chargers; these chargers are convenient but slow.Â
The fastest places to charge are at public charging stations, which allow people to charge at speeds up to 350 kW DC and are especially useful for people who don’t have regular access to a charging point. Public charging stations can be a boon but can also be complicated to use.
Each public charging station is run by a larger public charging network. Each network charges different prices for different charging speeds, and some networks don’t provide charging for certain connector types. If you don’t know in advance what chargers are on offer, you can go to three or four charging stations before you find chargers you can use – and they may not even be within your budget.
That’s where Bonnet steps in. Bonnet is a fantastic app that allows British motorists to discover the nearest charging stations to them quickly, what those stations provide and at what prices. Downloading Bonnet means you don’t need to download countless network apps to access multiple chargers, as you can access 17+ public charging networks with Bonnet. With so many charging options, it won’t be too hard to help you find the perfect charger.
As well as making charging easier for motorists, we want to make it more affordable. You can use our app to discover and use charging networks for free, but you can also join Bonnet Boosts, which can help you save up to 15% off all your public charging within our partners’ networks.Â
We have two Bonnet Boosts options for drivers to choose from, ensuring they get the deal that suits them best.Â
Light Boost is just £2 monthly for 10% off your charging. That’s £24 annually! Light Boost is the best way to charge if you have your own charging point or have regular access to one, like at your workplace, but still regularly charge at public charging stations.
Turbo Boost is ÂŁ8 monthly for 15% off your charging within our partners’ networks. Turbo Boost is ideal for drivers who don’t regularly use a charging point and rely on public charging to fill their vehicle.Â
We hope to make charging easier for all drivers. You should download our app today if you want to find your nearest perfect charger and access it at a discount.
Make charging your car easy; download Bonnet.
Ford has been an industry leader for over a century, working on electric vehicle development since the 1910s. Thanks to their efforts, they are at the forefront of the EV market and are pushing barriers with their expanding range of electric cars featuring innovative technology. Their electric cars are as powerful and reliable as a normal Ford vehicle but have none of their typical emissions.
Ford plans to launch nine electric cars by 2024, two of which are already out, and by mid-2026, they hope their entire European range will be zero-emissions vehicles.Â
If you’re looking to buy an electric car, you could do worse than buying one of Ford’s current models. We’ve written this article to help you understand the cars they are producing and their respective pros and cons.Â
Henry Ford started work on an affordable electric car in 1914, and his wife, Clara, was a big advocate of it, and there were hopes that it would largely transform the industry due to its ease of use. However, these hopes amounted to nothing, and work on the car ceased. The exact reason for the car’s development halting is unknown.Â
Still, the general consensus is that it was shelved due to the development of electric starter devices replacing hand cranks in internal-combustion cars, which meant that they were now easier to operate, so the electric car’s key selling point, its ease of use, was rendered moot.
Ford wouldn’t work on another electric car until the late 1950s when they resurrected their efforts for the all-electric Ford Comuta minicar, which was very slow and had a limited range; only a handful was ever made. Most of Ford’s experiments with battery cars went nowhere, but starting in the 1990s, they started producing electric cars with a little more promise, like the Think City.Â
With the unexpected success of the Toyota Prius in the early 2000s, Ford turned their focus towards hybrids, which they still focus on. Ford’s first electric vehicle was the Ford Ranger EV, a battery-powered compact pickup truck, which started production in 1998. Few vehicles were sold, and most were leased for fleet use; all the leases expired in 2003-04, and the Ranger EVs were recalled. Eventually, Ford would make an all-electric car that would last and achieve success, the Ford Focus Electric, which went into production in 2011.
The Ford Focus Electric was Ford’s second production all-electric vehicle, proving they could compete in the market. Since then, Ford has released other great EVs like the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
However, Ford is not stopping here; they have ambitious plans to continue to innovate. They have pledged to go carbon neutral by 2035, have a 100% zero-emissions capable PHEV or all-electric by mid-2026, and plan to move to an all-electric line-up in Europe by 2030.Â
These plans will see them spend about $22 billion by 2025, double the company’s original EV spending plans, but similar to the Stellantis group’s $33 billion investment to 2025. In contrast, the VW Group has a much larger investment and a wider portfolio.Â
Ford plans to change their entire van range to zero emissions by 2024. They plan to launch nine all-electric Ford vehicles by 2024, including the already-released E-Transit and Mustang Mach-E.Â
The seven unreleased vehicles that they will launch by 2024 will be:
‍
Ford’s ambitious plans begin with the Ford Mustang Mach-E. This eye-opening car attempts to change the perception of the iconic Mustang brand and envision it as a slick SUV that retains much of the classic style of legendary Mustang models. The vehicle has divided the opinions of Mustang devotees but has sold well and has shown that Ford is serious about their electric range.Â
The Mustang Mach-E has plenty of rivals in the market, such as the Jaguar I-Pace, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Skoda Enyaq Coupe and Tesla Model Y. It performs well against its competition and ticks all the right boxes if you’re looking for a fast, cool-looking electric SUV. But is it superior to the similarly priced Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5? Probably not, but it isn’t far off, showing Ford is moving in the right direction.Â
The Mach-E has an impressive range, a great driving experience and is great to look at. It’s easy to see why it’d be an appealing car to buy over its competitors. It does not just look good, though, as it is also a practical car with plenty of cabin and boot space, and its range ensures there’s no need for range anxiety. On the downside, the car isn’t that comfortable of a ride, especially at low speeds.
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‍
The Ford E-Transit sets a new standard for the electric van market. Many auto manufacturers have electric vans available, but up until now, few have been great standout vans. The E-Transit changes that. It is built on the same basic platform as the diesel Transit and is the first of five electric vans Ford plans to launch in the next few years.Â
Ford was one of the last brands to launch a large electric van, but it is also one of the few who have done it right. Many of its rivals feel like they were quickly put together as stop-gap options, like the Fiat E-Ducato, Citroen e-Relay and Peugeot e-Boxer; unlike these cars, the E-Transit feels authentic.Â
It’s got a decent range, which isn’t groundbreaking but beats most of its competition. Its starting price is ÂŁ48,045, significantly lower than its rivals. It’s simply a great electric van; it performs better than the Renault Master E-Tech and has a superior range to the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter.Â
The E-Transit is a milestone vehicle for the electric van market – a game-changer. It offers British motorists a far superior driving experience and is remarkably close to the quality level of the diesel Transit. It has decent charging times, taking around half an hour to go from 10 - 80%. It’s arguably the best electric van you can get right now and notably cheaper than its rivals. What’s not to like?
‍
‍
The third-generation Ford Kuga is available with full hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. It’s a decent family SUV that offers motorists a sporty driving experience; it has plenty of space, good handling and a reasonable electric range.
The Kuga’s rivals include other family SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 3008, Skoda Karoq, Kia Sportage, Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Niro and Vauxhall Grandland, most of which offer hybrid versions with similar ranges. The Kuga is a perfectly acceptable car but isn’t a class leader. The SEAT Ateca, Skoda Karoq and Kia Sportage are just as efficient as the Kuga but more practical and better all-rounders. The Kuga’s interior is also notably more unfashionable than its competition.Â
There’s nothing wrong with the Kuga. It has good fuel economy and decent range and does the job; it’s simply underwhelming compared to some of its competition in the crowded family SUV market. The Kuga would take roughly three and a half hours to charge at a home charging point and six hours using a 3-pin plug. One standout pro for the Kuga is that it’s fun to drive and offers good handling.
‍
Ford has plenty of self-charging hybrids, as well as producing a range of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Self-charging hybrids, often called full hybrids, are cars that don’t use plug-in charging technology to power the car’s battery but instead use regenerative braking as its main power source.
Self-charging hybrid cars usually have smaller batteries than plug-in hybrids and are generally only used when your car is cruising at low speeds to ease the strain on the combustion engine. Ford sells three self-charging hybrid models.
Alongside their plug-in hybrids and self-charging hybrids, Ford also produces many mild hybrid vehicles. Mild hybrids are relatively similar to other hybrid cars, which utilise both a battery and a combustion engine.Â
Unlike other hybrids, mild hybrids don’t use their battery to power the car independently. The engine does all the work like in a standard car; the battery offers only gentle assistance to the engine, which helps improve efficiency and reduce emissions. They use regenerative braking as their main power source.Â
Mild hybrids are cheaper than other hybrid cars but less environmentally friendly. Ford sells many vehicles with mild hybrid versions, such as the following:Â
Ford is establishing itself as a formidable player in the electric market. Their current range is quite paltry, but none are bad cars, and they have ambitious plans to become market leaders quickly. Their rush to make 100% of their European sales be from electric vehicles by 2030 is in line with the government’s plans to ban the sale of new petrol or diesel cars from that year.
With that deadline set in place, there has been a concentrated effort to electrify Britain’s roads and make it easier for electric cars to be charged. To do so, the government offers grants to facilitate workplace chargers, off-street charging and home chargers; these chargers are convenient but slow.Â
The fastest places to charge are at public charging stations, which allow people to charge at speeds up to 350 kW DC and are especially useful for people who don’t have regular access to a charging point. Public charging stations can be a boon but can also be complicated to use.
Each public charging station is run by a larger public charging network. Each network charges different prices for different charging speeds, and some networks don’t provide charging for certain connector types. If you don’t know in advance what chargers are on offer, you can go to three or four charging stations before you find chargers you can use – and they may not even be within your budget.
That’s where Bonnet steps in. Bonnet is a fantastic app that allows British motorists to discover the nearest charging stations to them quickly, what those stations provide and at what prices. Downloading Bonnet means you don’t need to download countless network apps to access multiple chargers, as you can access 17+ public charging networks with Bonnet. With so many charging options, it won’t be too hard to help you find the perfect charger.
As well as making charging easier for motorists, we want to make it more affordable. You can use our app to discover and use charging networks for free, but you can also join Bonnet Boosts, which can help you save up to 15% off all your public charging within our partners’ networks.Â
We have two Bonnet Boosts options for drivers to choose from, ensuring they get the deal that suits them best.Â
Light Boost is just £2 monthly for 10% off your charging. That’s £24 annually! Light Boost is the best way to charge if you have your own charging point or have regular access to one, like at your workplace, but still regularly charge at public charging stations.
Turbo Boost is ÂŁ8 monthly for 15% off your charging within our partners’ networks. Turbo Boost is ideal for drivers who don’t regularly use a charging point and rely on public charging to fill their vehicle.Â
We hope to make charging easier for all drivers. You should download our app today if you want to find your nearest perfect charger and access it at a discount.
Make charging your car easy; download Bonnet.
Ford sells two all-electric cars: the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Ford E-Transit. They have nine all-electric cars planned to be released by 2024 (Including the Mach-E and E-Transit) and plan to have a wholly-electric range by 2030.Â
Ford sells many great electric vehicles, but perhaps the best of a good lot is the Mustang Mach-E, a stylish all-electric family SUV that is fun to drive.Â
Ford currently sells two all-electric cars (with plans to expand that range to nine by 2024) but also sells plug-in hybrids, self-charging hybrids and mild hybrid cars, which all use an electric battery.
