The Ford Puma Gen-E Electric Car Lease gets a 2026 update

A 2026 update for the Ford Puma Gen-E Electric Car Lease

The future of electric transport in the UK cannot all be luxury and premium vehicles. In making the UK’s automotive market all-electric, or near to it by 2030, manufacturers will have to create an array of vehicle options.

This is especially so with smaller business and retail customers, where budget concerns are more pressing. The focus of car makers has to be on affordability. While the running costs are already a big win for anyone going to a BEV, the vehicle procurement exercise also needs to be cost-effective and price parity on combustion vs EV is a necessity.

This hasn’t always been the case and some manufacturers made the mistake of believing that UK drivers would pay a premium for an EV. This wasn’t the case, with many EVs being offered on company car and salary sacrifice schemes (where price is less sensitive) and therefore a masking of the underlying issue occurred.

With rising demands created by the ZEV Mandate, car makers are now addressing the predicament more clearly with a swathe of more PCH and PCP friendly alternatives, which do not break the bank and are more accessible to working people in the UK.

When the Stellantis conglomerate announced their new “E-Car” project on 19 May 2026, the focus on more affordable mobility was not a surprise to us. To be clear, there is no synergy between the e-car lease team here and the “E-Car” project with Stellantis, who create well-known cars like Citroen, Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall. Due in 2028, the new e-cars are based on European, Emotion, Electric and Environmental friendliness.

Small and innovative, the new tranche of vehicles will address the small car segment and provide vehicles which a customer will love and trust. Stellantis are tapping into the Fiat Panda as inspiration for this, as production gets set to ramp up in 2028. The latest models will have cutting-edge design and will possess world-class BEV technology to help the next generation of drivers go electric.

Discover the updated Ford Puma Gen-E Electric Car Lease

But it isn’t just the Stellantis group in their endeavour to improve the small EV segment. Ford are also updating their cheap car option, the Puma Gen-E. Having found success in the UK leasing market in 2025, the Ford team are now invigorating the small hatchback / SUV further, with new specification and battery options. The Puma EV will continue to sit alongside the Explorer, Capri and Mustang Mach-E. As at May 2026, you can choose between

•  Select - from £26,245 the standard model will include 17” alloys, LED projector lights with day time running function, wireless charging pad, power start button, quickclear front windscreen, rear view camera, rear parking sensors, cruise control, 12.8” instrument cluster, 12” touchscreen display, driver lumbar support, pre-collision assist, lane keeping aid and lane departure warning;

•  Premium - from £28,245 the upgraded model will include 18” alloy, Matrix LED lights, LED rear lamps, power-foldable heated door mirrors with puddle lights, front scuff plates, 12” touchscreen display, B&O audio system, keyless entry and power lift tailgate; and
•  BlueCruise Edition – from £30,545 this adds the exclusive 18” alloy, unique Vapour Blue paint, black painted roof, blue fabric interior trim and the unique front door scuff plates.

As at May 2026, the Puma EV is supported by the Band 1 Electric Car grant which you can peruse on the Gov website.

To upgrade your electric puma you can add options like the openable panoramic roof, detachable towbar, winter pack and interior black pack.  Colours include frozen white, cactus grey, electric yellow, agate black, solar silver, fantastic red, digital aqua blue and vapour blue.

But how does the electric Puma Gen-E perform?

•  Standard Range - Usable battery of 46.8 kWh which offers 124 kW (166hp), top speeds of 99 mph and 0-62 times of 8.0 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 155 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 215 miles (on a full charge) - 185 miles combined . The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 5 hours minutes with the 100 kW DC enabling 10-80% in 24 minutes. The Ford SUV has no Bidirectional charging. It has a 160 mpg equivalent, 523L cargo volume and offers towing capacities of 750kg (unbraked) and 750kg (braked). The heat pump is not available with the Puma.

Want to know more about going into an electric Ford?

Head to our dedicated Ford Puma special offers section or speak to our experts directly on 01942 910 001 or by emailing us at [email protected]