The Bronco EV is an AWD and comes with two electric motors.
The Ford Bronco is one of the most popular SUVs in the United States, coming in two powertrain options. Now, Ford has unveiled the electric version of the Bronco.
Called the Bronco New Energy, it will come with pure EV and extended-range EV powertrains. It will be offered in the Chinese market only as of now.
The Bronco EV is a bigger unibody version and comes with BYD battery tech. It is a 5-seater SUV and measures 5,025 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width, and 1,815 mm in height, with a 2,950 mm wheelbase. In terms of looks, it is similar to the Bronco Sport and gets a spare tyre on the tailgate.
It comes with a 105.4 kWh battery pack with a 650 km claimed range on the CLTC cycle. The Bronco EV is an AWD and comes with two electric motors providing a combined output of 311 BHP. The top speed is 170 km/h.
The plug-in hybrid version also comes with two electric motors and a 1.5-litre 147 BHP petrol engine. As it is an EREV, the ICE is not connected to the wheels and only functions as a power generator for the battery or can help electric motors. It comes with a 43.7 kWh battery pack that gives an EV-only range of 220 km. Combined with the ICE, it can go up to 1,220 km.
The Bronco EV will be manufactured by Jiangling Motors (JMC), Ford’s joint venture in Jiangxi province. A market launch is expected in Q4 this year.
Source: Car News China
