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Thomas tested the new Ford Capri EV: sporty, comfortable and surprisingly practical

2 min to readElectric driving
As the winner of an internal quiz on eco-driving, lease consultant Thomas Lammerts van Bueren was allowed to test drive the new Ford Capri EV for a week. A dream for a true car enthusiast like Thomas, who regularly attends car events and drives an Audi RS3 himself. But how does an electric vehicle convince a self-proclaimed petrolhead?
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First impression: stylish, but different

‘I was immediately curious about the design,’ Thomas explains. ‘The original Ford Capri is a legend, a sporty four-seater with an iconic look. The new Capri EV is more of an SUV coupé and in terms of size and comfort, it reminds me more of a Ford Mondeo. A beautiful vehicle, for sure, but you really shouldn't compare it to the old Capri. Only the rear lights remind me of it. If you let go of that comparison, you do see that this is a successful vehicle.’

Thomas is also enthusiastic about the interior: ‘It is spacious, comfortable and beautifully finished with quality materials. Moreover, everything is very user-friendly: GPS, air conditioning and other functions can be operated intuitively. For a family or as a company car, this is a really good choice.’

Electric driving: comfortable and surprisingly sporty

Although Thomas was rather sceptical about electric driving at first, the Ford Capri EV soon managed to surprise him. ‘The driving is super quiet and comfortable, but what really struck me was the sportiness. With its rear-wheel drive and tight handling, the vehicle feels very dynamic. It drives light and has a short turning circle, which makes it very agile, even in the city. This is quite punishing, as the Ford Capri EV is built on the same platform as the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 and the Skoda Enyaq. But the Ford still drives a lot smoother.’

Throughout his week of testing, Thomas covered just under 600 kilometres. With a driving range of about 560 kilometres, Thomas was more than able to manage. ‘I charged twice, each time up to 90%. Charging went smoothly and caused absolutely no stress. Even when I drove sportily, I ended up with an average consumption of 21 kWh/100 km. That's certainly not bad.’

A road trip along winding roads

Over the weekend, Thomas headed out with the Capri EV. ‘We first drove to Dinant and from there it went along winding roads to Spa, where we went to watch a rally. This vehicle really feels at home on winding roads. It combines comfort and sportiness in a way you would expect from a sporty electric SUV.’

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The verdict

Although Thomas is not trading in his Audi RS3 right away, he is convinced of the qualities of the Ford Capri EV. ‘This is a beautiful vehicle, which can serve perfectly as a company car. It is spacious, beautifully finished and drives surprisingly sporty. If I ever choose an EV, this Ford Capri EV would definitely be high on my list.’

His biggest area for improvement? The driving assistance systems. ‘Those are a bit too present and too alert. You can turn them off, but you have to do that every time you start the vehicle. Driving assistance systems are certainly good for safety, but when they are too present, they distract you more than help you.’

What surprised Thomas most? ‘How easy and pleasant electric driving is. It feels completely different from a petrol car, but it definitely has its charms.’

Positive points of the Ford Capri EV

Also curious about the Ford Capri EV? Find out more about this sporty model here.

Published at 16 January 2025
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16 January 2025
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