Ford has opened European order books for two sharply focused Puma derivatives: the Ford Puma Gen-E Black Edition and Ford Puma ST Edition. The electric Black Edition concentrates on colour, lighting and cabin specification, while the ST Edition spends its budget on hardware that drivers can feel through a corner.
Puma ranked as Ford's best-selling passenger car in Europe during 2025 and led UK registrations through the first part of 2026. Ford Otosan also passed one million Puma units at its Craiova plant in Romania.
Two New Ford Puma Editions With Different Priorities
Ford gives both editions Azura Blue paint and a black roof, but each serves a different buyer. The Puma Gen-E Black Edition adds better night-driving hardware; the Puma ST Edition adds the existing Handling Pack.
| Detail | Ford Puma Gen-E Black Edition | Ford Puma ST Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Base vehicle | Puma Gen-E electric crossover | Puma ST Powershift mild-hybrid crossover |
| Main purpose | Dark-themed design and added lighting equipment | Sharper steering response and tighter body control |
| Exterior colour | Azura Blue | Azura Blue |
| Roof and mirrors | Black-painted roof and mirror caps | Black-painted roof |
| Wheels | 18-inch Asphalt Black Matt alloys | 19-inch alloys included with the Handling Pack in current UK specifications |
| Cabin changes | Candy Blue stitching, black headliner and edition scuff plates | Sports steering wheel and illuminated scuff plates |
| Chassis change | Ford announces no change | KW Automotive coilovers, stiffer springs and a 10 mm drop |
| Order status | Ford opened European orders on July 21, 2026 | Ford opened European orders on July 21, 2026 |
Ford has not announced production limits, complete delivery schedules or U.S. sales. Local order guides may list different equipment.
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Puma Gen-E Black Edition Adds Useful Hardware
Azura Blue supplies the visual impact, but the Matrix LED headlights add the larger daily benefit. Ford fits glare-free high beam and predictive cornering lights, allowing the system to reshape its beam for traffic and bends.
Inside, Candy Blue stitching runs across the seats, doors and dashboard. A black headliner deepens the cabin theme, while dedicated scuff plates separate this edition from a Ford Puma Gen-E with a black option pack. Ford has not announced a motor, inverter or charging upgrade for this derivative.
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2026 Ford Puma Gen-E Black Edition
2026 Puma Gen-E Battery, Range and Charging Data
Ford increased 2026 Puma Gen-E battery capacity to 53 kWh installed and 46.8 kWh usable. The launch model offered 43 kWh usable and up to 376 km; the revised version reaches 417 km.
| Specification | 2026 Puma Gen-E reference data | Why it affects the Black Edition buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Motor output | 168 PS or 123.5 kW | Ford announces no edition-specific power increase |
| Peak torque | 290 Nm or 214 lb-ft | Immediate front-axle torque supports quick urban response |
| Installed battery | 53 kWh | Larger pack supports the 2026 range gain |
| Usable battery | 46.8 kWh | This figure represents driver-accessible energy |
| Maximum DC rate | 100 kW | A compatible rapid charger can use the full quoted peak |
| DC charge, 10-80 percent | About 26 minutes | A 70 percent refill adds roughly 32.8 kWh before charging losses |
| Maximum WLTP range | 417 km or 259 miles | Ford quotes this for the most efficient 2026 Gen-E specification |
| 18-inch Premium reference range | 404 km or 251 miles | The Black Edition's 18-inch wheels may carry a similar range penalty |
| Energy use | 13.1-13.7 kWh/100 km | Wheel and equipment choices influence the certified result |
| Load volume | Up to 574 litres | The 145-litre GigaBox uses space below the boot floor |
Looking at the data, Ford's 17-inch Gen-E Select reaches 259 miles, while the 18-inch Premium reaches 251 miles. Ford has not published a Black Edition-specific WLTP figure, so 417 km remains a range-wide maximum.
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Puma ST Edition Puts Its Money Into Suspension
Ford starts with the Puma ST Powershift and fits KW Automotive coilovers. Stiffer springs lower the body by 10 mm, or 0.39 inch, while revised damper valves control wheel and body motion. The drop reduces the centre of gravity, but the new tuning should produce the larger handling gain.
The ST already uses a rear twist beam with 2,000 Nm per degree of torsional stiffness, a 28 mm rear anti-roll bar, a 24 mm front bar and an 11.4:1 steering ratio. Ford also fits 325 mm, or 12.8-inch, front brake discs. Consequently, the Edition builds on serious ST hardware.
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2026 Ford Puma Gen-E Black Edition
The powertrain stays familiar:
- A 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder EcoBoost engine works with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system.
- Peak output reaches 170 PS, or 125 kW, at 5,750 rpm.
- Peak torque reaches 248 Nm, or 183 lb-ft, at 3,000 rpm.
- A seven-speed dual-clutch Powershift gearbox drives the front wheels and allows paddle-controlled shifts.
- Ford quotes 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and a 210 km/h, or 130 mph, maximum speed.
- WLTP combined consumption reaches 5.9 l/100 km, equal to 47.9 mpg Imperial or about 39.9 mpg US, with 135 g/km of CO2.
From an expert perspective, the unchanged output makes sense. More power would add thermal and traction work, while 248 Nm already asks the front tyres to manage acceleration and steering. The coilovers target braking, turn-in and direction changes.
Dimensions and Practicality Stay Intact
The Gen-E measures 4,214 mm long, 1,805 mm wide without mirrors and 1,555 mm tall; those figures equal 165.9, 71.1 and 61.2 inches. Its 2,588 mm, or 101.9-inch, wheelbase preserves compact parking dimensions, while the electric drivetrain creates room for the 145-litre GigaBox.
The Puma ST shares the 2,588 mm wheelbase and measures 4,226 mm, or 166.4 inches, long. It retains the washable 80-litre MegaBox. The 10 mm drop leaves passenger count and cargo layout unchanged.
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2026 Ford Puma Gen-E Black Edition
Price Status and Buying Value
Ford has not released either edition's price. Current UK list data supplies the following USD reference points at about $1.3446 per pound on August 4, 2026.
| Existing UK specification | Approximate USD value | Buying context |
|---|---|---|
| Puma Gen-E Select | $40,330 | Entry point before local EV support |
| Puma Gen-E Premium | $43,020 | Closest established 18-inch Gen-E equipment level |
| Puma ST Powershift | $45,720 | Mechanical base for the new ST Edition |
| Factory ST Handling Pack | $1,410 | Adds KW coilovers, 19-inch wheels, black roof, scuff plates and round steering wheel |
| Puma ST plus Handling Pack | $47,130 | Useful comparison when Ford publishes ST Edition pricing |
Taxes, incentives and equipment vary by country. Ford has not confirmed either car for the United States.
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Which New Ford Puma Edition Should You Buy?
Choose the Ford Puma Gen-E Black Edition if daily driving, electric running, night visibility and 574-litre cargo flexibility lead your list. Choose the Ford Puma ST Edition if steering response, chassis control and back-road pace carry greater value than maximum efficiency.
Pro-Tips Before Ordering
- Ask the dealer for the edition-specific WLTP certificate. The Black Edition's 18-inch wheels may reduce the 417 km range-wide maximum.
- Price the ST Edition against a standard ST with the $1,410 Handling Pack. Ford may bundle the new paint and cabin parts at a different total.
- Confirm Matrix LED, BlueCruise and connected-service terms for your country. Ford varies feature access across European markets.
- Test the ST Edition on broken urban surfaces. The firmer springs and 10 mm drop may trade low-speed compliance for tighter control.
Ford gives the Black Edition a clear equipment case and the ST Edition real chassis hardware. Each retains the Puma's compact footprint.
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