Ford Capri - Range, charging & running costs

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 between 369 and 389 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 due to the larger 20-inch wheel size. Ford also quotes an Extra-High ‘motorway’ range figure of between 288 and 299 miles. 

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 this will drop, especially if the optional heat pump is not fitted. 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 and 276 miles on the motorway. These figures will be negatively affected by the optional 21-inch wheels available across the range. 

Finally, the 55kWh model set to join the line-up in a few months time will offer between 231 and 242 miles on the combined WLTP cycle depending on trim, or 181 to 188 on the motorway cycle. 

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 55 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 40 to 47 per cent of its value over the same period.