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 the standard range, 52kWh Capri as 242 miles in Style trim, dropping to 231 miles in Premium trim due to it being fitted with larger 20-inch wheels with greater rolling resistance.
The highest range version is the single-motor 77kWh ‘Extended Range’ model in Select trim, which is capable of 389 miles on a charge. Again, the bigger wheels of the high-spec Premium trim compromise the range, reducing it to 369 miles.
During our twin test of a Cupra Tavascan versus a Ford Capri, we found that our 77kWh Premium single-motor test car achieved an average efficiency of 3.3m/kWh or nearly 255 miles of range, which was the same as the Tavascan. That was done in cold weather, and past experience with other models on the MEB platform suggests over 300 miles is possible in warmer weather. One way to make the most of the range in colder temperatures is to fit the optional heat pump, which provides a more efficient way of heating the interior when it's chilly outside. We think this is a worthwhile addition in the UK.
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Cash £50,700The 79kWh dual motor is only available in the high-spec Premium trim and posts a figure of 346 miles on the combined rating. All these figures will be negatively affected if you specify for the optional 21-inch wheels, which are available across the range.
| Model | Battery size | Range | Insurance group |
| Ford Capri Style Standard Range 55kWh | 52kWh | 242 miles | 21E |
| Ford Capri Select Extended Range 77kWh | 77kWh | 389 miles | 30E |
| Ford Capri Premium AWD 79kWh | 79kWh | 346 miles | 33E |
Tax
Unfortunately, electric cars like the Capri are no longer exempt from vehicle excise duty (VED) charges, so it will attract a first-year VED rate of £10, rising to £190 per year thereafter. Given that no version of the Capri comes in under the £40,000 threshold, you will also have to pay the additional luxury car tax from the second time the vehicle is taxed up until it is six years old.
Benefit-in-kind company car tax is charged at the lowest three per cent rate, as per all EVs, but this rate 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, though.
As an EV, the Capri is exempt from the ULEZ and Congestion Charge in London – at least until Dec 2025.
Insurance groups
The entry-level Ford Capri in Style 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 33. 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 57 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.
