Ford Capri - Range, charging & running costs
Ford’s various charging rates are on-track for the class, but ultimately lack the fire-power of some rivals
The Ford Capri offers good range figures for the class, if not quite class-leading. On test, we weren’t able to match the quoted efficiency ratings, but then few do. For the Capri’s size and practicality, though, it’s class-competitive, although those looking for ultimate range figures might find the larger batteries soon to be available on rivals like the Peugeot E-3008 to be the more attractive option.
Electric range, battery life and charge time
Ford quotes a WLTP-official combined range of 390 miles for the single-motor 77kWh ‘Extended Range’ model. These figures vary based on trim level, with the high-spec Premium model compromising its range to 370 miles due to the larger 20-inch wheel size.
On test, we found the car almost matched the official efficiency rating with around 3.8m/kWh showing on the trip computer. However, this was at relatively low speeds with a bit of city driving, and was conducted in warm weather. In colder temperatures, we expect this will drop, especially without the optional heat pump that provides a more efficient way of heating the interior in colder weather. We think this is a worthwhile addition in the UK.
The 79kWh dual motor is only available in the high-spec Premium trim and posts a figure of 346 miles on the combined rating. These figures will be negatively affected by the optional 21-inch wheels available across the range.
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Cash £54,700Finally, the 55kWh model offers 243 miles on the combined WLTP cycle in Select trim and 232 miles in Premium trim.
| Model | Battery size | Range | Insurance group |
| Ford Capri Select Standard Range 55kWh | 52kWh | 243 miles | 21E |
| Ford Capri Select Extended Range 77kWh | 77kWh | 390 miles | 30E |
| Ford Capri Premium AWD 79kWh | 79kWh | 346 miles | 33E |
Tax
For now, like most electric cars, the Capri does not attract any VED charges, but beyond April 2025, the rules will change. From then on, it will attract a first-year VED rate of £10, rising to £190 per year thereafter. Given that the car comes in under the £40,000 threshold, there’s no luxury car tax addition.
Benefit-in-kind company car tax is charged at the lowest two per cent rate, as per all EVs, but beyond the 2024 tax year these rates will slowly increase year on year to 5 per cent by 2027/2028. This is still significantly lower than for most petrol or hybrid cars, which can run as high as 25 per cent.
As an EV, the Capri is also exempt from the ULEZ and Congestion Charge in London – at least until 2025.
Insurance groups
The entry-level Ford Capri in Select trim sits in a low for an electric car grouping of 21, which is quite a bit less than the Renault Scenic that starts in group 28. The more powerful 282bhp 77kWh Extended Range is in group 30, while the most potent four-wheel drive AWD version tops out in group 33E.
Depreciation
Our expert valuation data suggests that the Ford Capri will maintain between 51 to 54 per cent of its original value over three years or 36,000 miles, which is on par with the Renault Scenic. That’s somewhere above the Nissan Ariya, which is predicted to hang on to between 43 to 50 per cent of its value over the same period.
