Ford Capri EV Review: Is It Really Worth Buying in 2026?

The Ford Capri EV delivers up to 390 miles of real range and starts at £37,485 in the UK. Under the skin, it shares Volkswagen’s MEB platform, the same electric underpinnings that power the ID.4 and ID.5.

Ford didn’t build it from scratch, and honestly, that was a smart call. It’s a five-door electric coupe SUV built for European families who want practicality without giving up personality.

Whether you’re comparing trims, checking charging speeds, or just deciding if it’s worth the money in 2026, this review answers everything honestly.

What Is the Ford Capri EV?

Ford built the original Capri as a two-door fastback coupe, and it stayed on sale across Europe for nearly two decades, from 1968 right through to 1986. People genuinely loved that Capri car.

It earned the nickname “European Mustang” because it combined affordable performance with real style. Some trim levels used a Ford Capri V8 engine, and the car built serious motorsport credentials through Group 2 touring car racing in the 1970s.

The Mercury Capri, a related nameplate, brought that same spirit to American and Australian markets separately.

Ford retired the name in 1986 and left it untouched for nearly 40 years. The new Ford Capri that arrived in 2024 is a complete reinvention. Gone is the two door coupe. What replaced it is a tall, five-door electric crossover built for modern families.

Ford calls this part of their “Hero Nameplates” strategy, where they revive classic badges on new EVs. You’ve seen the same playbook with the Mustang Mach-E and the Puma.

Why go electric and why now? Europe’s emissions targets are tightening every year. Rather than building a platform from scratch, Ford partnered with Volkswagen to use the MEB platform, the same base under the ID.4 and ID. 5.

Ford then added their own body design, suspension tuning, and software. The car drives like a Ford but shares its engineering skeleton with a Volkswagen.

Ford Capri EV Design: Retro Name, Modern Shape

What surprised me when I first saw the Ford Capri SUV in person was how closely the side profile resembles a Polestar 2. Not an insult. The Polestar 2 looks sharp. But it’s a long way from the 1970s coupe the name suggests.

The sloping roofline, clean LED headlights, and smooth flanks look confident and current. One genuine nod to the original is the rear side windows. They carry a subtle curve Ford calls the “Capri swoosh.” You’d only notice it if you knew to look.

Inside, I found a cabin that mixes real quality with genuine frustration. The 14.6-inch SYNC Move touchscreen is sharp, logically organized, and tilts forward to reveal a hidden storage cubby behind it.

Front seats are wide, properly supportive, and comfortable on long motorway runs. Here’s the frustration, though. Run your hand across the lower dashboard, and it feels cheap for a car that can reach £57,000.

The Cupra Tavascan and BMW iX2 feel more premium inside at similar prices. That’s just honest.

The Ford Capri boot size is where this car genuinely impresses. At 572 liters, it beats the VW ID.5 (549 liters), Kia EV6 (490 liters), and most rivals in the class. Only the Tesla Model Y’s enormous 854-liter hold beats it significantly.

The boot floor is adjustable, cable storage sits neatly underneath, and the parcel shelf lifts automatically with the tailgate. It’s one of the most practical boot setups in the class.

Ford Capri EV Specs and Performance

Here’s what I’ve found while reviewing the Ford Capri specs across all three powertrain options: the differences matter a lot. Choosing the wrong version is an easy and expensive mistake.

Standard Range: 52kWh, 170hp

This is the entry-level electric Ford Capri, and I’d skip it for most buyers. At 170hp and 8.7 seconds to 62mph, it handles city driving fine.

But 243 miles of official WLTP range is thin. In cold weather, real range can fall closer to 170 miles. For a car over £37,000, that’s too much compromise.

Extended Range RWD: 77kWh, 286hp

This is the version most buyers should get. In my experience looking at owner reports, the 77kWh version delivers around 290 to 315 miles in real mixed conditions.

It produces 286hp, hits 62mph in 6.4 seconds, and the single rear motor keeps the car balanced through corners. If I were buying, this is where I’d land.

Extended Range AWD: 79kWh, 335hp

Add a second front motor, and you get 335hp with a 5.3-second 0-62mph time. Wet weather traction is genuinely impressive.

The tradeoff is a range dropping to 346 miles officially because the larger 79 kWh battery barely offsets the extra weight. Unless winter roads are a real concern, the RWD is the smarter choice.

Ford Capri Charging Speed: What to Actually Expect

The Ford Capri charging speed varies by model. Every version supports AC home charging at 11kW maximum, giving a full charge from flat in around 8 hours 15 minutes. For most people who plug in overnight at home, that’s more than enough.

On DC fast chargers, the Standard Range peaks at 145kW. The Extended Range RWD does 135 kW, meaning 10% to 80% in about 28 minutes. The AWD model does 185kW, completing the same top-up in around 26 minutes.

Those numbers are competitive but not class-leading. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 uses 800V ultra-rapid charging and does the same top-up in just 18 minutes. Over a long trip with multiple stops, that gap adds up noticeably.

One thing that genuinely annoys me: the heat pump is a paid extra on every single trim. It boosts cold-weather range by 15 to 25 percent, and on a car over £48,000, that’s hard to justify. Always add it when ordering.

Ford Capri Price and Trim Levels

The Ford Capri price starts at £37,485 in the UK. Here’s what each Ford Capri trim level gives you:

Trim	Battery	Power	Range (WLTP)	UK Price From
Style	52kWh	170hp	243 miles	£37,485
Select	52kWh / 77kWh	170 / 286hp	243 / 390 miles	£41,485 / £48,075
Premium	77kWh / 79kWh AWD	286 / 335hp	390 / 346 miles	£51,085+
Capri Collection	79kWh AWD	335hp	346 miles	~£55,000+

For US readers wondering about the Ford Capri price in dollars: this car isn’t sold in America. Based on European pricing, a Select 77 kWh converts to roughly $52,000 to $58,000 before any import costs.

Best value? Select 77 kWh. You get the full 390-mile range and a solid equipment list including heated seats, wireless charging, and adaptive cruise control.

The Premium’s B&O sound system and panoramic roof are genuinely nice additions, but the interior quality doesn’t fully justify the price jump. A heat pump is worth adding regardless of the trim.

Ford Capri EV in the United States

You cannot buy this car in the United States. Production is Europe-only at Ford’s Cologne factory in Germany, and no US launch date has been announced. American buyers who want a Ford electric car today should look at the Mustang Mach-E, which starts around $42,995.

Cars like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are filling that gap instead. Private import is technically possible but not practical since you’d lose all warranty support and face significant compliance costs.

Ford Capri 2026 in Europe: Launch and Real Reception

The Ford Capri 2026 is on sale across the UK, Germany, France, Ireland, and the Netherlands. UK pricing runs from £37,485 to £57,485. Irish buyers pay from €45,799, including government incentives. Germany starts at approximately €50,911.

In the UK, electric cars attract zero first year vehicle excise duty. Benefit in Kind rates make it a strong company car choice. Forum reports show buyers paying £280 to £300 monthly through salary sacrifice for the Select trim.

Real owner feedback is broadly positive once people actually drive it. Owners praise range, boot space, and motorway refinement. Three criticisms keep appearing. The FordPass app is slow and limited.

Dashboard plastics feel cheap at upper trim prices. And charging extra for the heat pump on every variant is a recurring owner frustration.

Ford Capri EV vs Competitors

Here’s how it stacks up against main rivals on numbers that actually decide purchases:

Feature	Ford Capri EV	Tesla Model Y	VW ID.5	Hyundai Ioniq 5
Max Range (WLTP)	390 miles	331 miles	357 miles	314 miles
Peak Power	335hp AWD	449hp LR AWD	295hp GTX	320hp AWD
0-62 mph	5.3 sec	5.0 sec	6.2 sec	5.1 sec
Boot Space	572 litres	854 litres	549 litres	527 litres
Max DC Charge	185kW	250kW	170kW	220kW
10-80% Time	26-28 mins	~25 mins	~29 mins	~18 mins
UK Start Price	£37,485	£44,925	£45,390	£40,995
Heat Pump	Optional (paid)	Standard	Optional	Standard
US Available	No	Yes	No	Yes

Range and boot space are where this car genuinely leads. The 390-mile WLTP figure beats the Tesla Model Y’s 331 miles. The driving feel is also notably better than the VW ID.5, with Ford’s suspension tuning giving it real character through corners.

Charging speed trails the Ioniq 5 meaningfully, and interior quality at premium prices lags behind the BMW iX2 and Cupra Tavascan.

Ford Capri Review: Which Trim Should You Choose?

Choosing the wrong trim is an easy mistake to make, especially when the price gap between them is significant. Here’s my honest take on each one: who it suits, what you actually get, and where it falls short.

Style 52kWh: City and Local Use Only

Works fine if you mostly drive locally and charge at home every night. Accept the shorter range and don’t plan regular motorway trips. Honest entry point, nothing more.

Select 77kWh: The Right Choice for Most Buyers

This is my clear recommendation. You get heated seats, wireless charging, a memory driver seat, adaptive cruise control, and the best range in the entire lineup. Around £48,000 feels fair for all of that. Add the heat pump and you’re done.

Premium: For Audio and Panoramic Roof Lovers

The B&O 10-speaker system is outstanding; honestly, it’s one of the best factory audio setups at this price point. A panoramic roof makes the cabin feel much airier. If those features matter to you, the extra spend is defensible.

Capri Collection: Maximum Visual Impact

Tribute Blue paint, a motorsports body kit, 21-inch wheels, and a blue-speckled interior. The most distinctive version by far. Mechanically, it’s the same AWD Premium underneath. It’s worth it if being different is what matters most to you.

Who Should Actually Buy the Ford Capri Electric?

The electric car makes sense for families who drive daily, mix local and motorway trips, and charge at home most nights. You want more character than the VW ID.5 delivers, but you aren’t willing to pay BMW prices.

As a UK company car or salary sacrifice vehicle, it’s a genuinely smart choice given low benefit-in-kind rates.

Look elsewhere if you regularly drive 400-plus miles in a single day and need the fastest possible charging at every stop. The Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6 serves that use case better.

If interior quality is your top priority, the BMW iX2 feels noticeably more premium. And if you’re a classic Capri fan expecting a sports car revival, this won’t deliver that. It’s a well-sorted family crossover, full stop.

Ford’s larger SUV option is the Explorer Extended Range AWD.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What real-world range does the Ford Capri get?

A: Officially up to 390 miles (77 kWh RWD). Real-world owners consistently report 290 to 315 miles in mixed driving. The 52kWh model manages around 200 miles in practice. Cold weather drops range by 15 to 20 percent without a heat pump fitted.

Q: Is this EV available in the United States?

A: No. It’s built exclusively for Europe at Ford’s Cologne factory in Germany. No US launch has been announced. American buyers should consider the Mustang Mach-E, which starts around $42,995.

Q: How much does the Ford Capri electric cost in the UK?

A: Prices start at £37,485 for the Style 52kWh. The popular Select 77kWh starts at £48,075. The Premium AWD tops out at £57,485. The limited Capri Collection sits above £55,000. Irish pricing starts from €45,799, including incentives.

Q: What is the Ford Capri charging speed on a fast charger?

A: Home AC charging is 11kW on all models, giving a full charge in about 8 hours 15 minutes. On DC fast chargers: 145 kW (Standard), 135 kW (RWD, 28 mins to 80%), and 185 kW (AWD, 26 mins to 80%).

Q: Is this electric car worth buying in 2026?

A: For European family SUV buyers, yes. Class-leading range, a huge boot, and better driving feel than its VW siblings make a strong case. The Select 77 kWh is the version that makes the most financial sense.

Q: How does the Capri compare to the Ford Explorer EV?

A: Both share the same platform and drivetrains. The Capri is longer and has a bigger boot (572 vs. 450 liters). The Explorer’s upright roof gives better rear headroom and easier access for tall items. The Capri costs slightly more on equivalent trims and gets a marginally better range thanks to better aerodynamics.

Conclusion

Strip away the nostalgia debate and this is a practical family crossover with class leading range and a boot that beats almost everything in the segment. The Select 77kWh is the honest pick for most buyers.

Buyers with a higher budget looking at luxury coupe SUVs should also check the GV80 Coupe Black.