Ford Capri Extended Range RWD.
The single-motor RWD variant with the longest range. The classic Capri layout.

The Ford Capri Extended Range RWD is a revived Ford classic in rear-wheel-drive form. A sports SUV coupe on Volkswagen's MEB platform (the Ford/VW deal).

One motor (RWD) with a 77 kWh net battery, 286 hp of power and a WLTP range of 627 km - longer than the AWD. AC 11 kW + DC 185 kW. The classic Capri drivetrain layout.

Starting price of around PLN 215,000. The competition - VW ID.5, Cupra Tavascan, Polestar 2. The Capri RWD - a historic badge and the longest range in the line-up.

In Poland, the BEV market is growing steadily - more than 30,000 new EVs were registered in 2024. The Ford Capri Extended Range RWD fits the trend - the BEV sports SUV coupe is enjoying growing popularity among Polish customers.

Why a fully electric car and not a hybrid? Because a BEV means zero refuelling, zero local emissions and zero fuel cost when you charge overnight on the G12 tariff. In the Capri ER RWD you do your daily commute quietly and without jolts.

Before we get into amps and kilowatts, we need to establish which box the Ford Capri Extended Range RWD falls into. The four drivetrain types on the European market in 2024-2025:

Before we get into amps and kilowatts, let's establish which box the Ford Capri Extended Range RWD falls into. The four drivetrain types on the market in 2024-2025:

MHEV (48 V mild hybrid) - weak assistance, no EV mode. HEV (full hybrid, e.g. Toyota Prius) - a 1-2 kWh battery, charges from braking. PHEV (plug-in, e.g. BMW 330e, Lexus RX 450h+) - a 12-25 kWh battery, Type 2 port. BEV - that's our Ford Capri Extended Range RWD: a full EV, 100% electric.

Ford's decision to go pure BEV in this segment was deliberate. CO2 rules in the EU force zero fleet emissions by 2035, and customers increasingly choose charging locally over filling up.

Manufacturers fall into two schools: those building BEVs on a modernised combustion platform and those on a dedicated BEV platform (Hyundai E-GMP, VW MEB, Mercedes EVA). The Ford Capri Extended Range RWD uses the optimal configuration for its segment.

The Capri ER RWD pack uses lithium-ion cells supplied by LG Energy Solution from Poland. The 77 kWh net capacity gives a real-world range of 627 km WLTP. A service life of 8-10 years in the Polish climate.

Why does the capacity buffer matter? Because Li-ion cells age fastest when charged to 100% or discharged to 0%. Manufacturers hide 5-10% of capacity at both ends of the scale. That gives 1,500-2,500 cycles without significant degradation - 7-10 years of running a Capri ER RWD.

Check the production year of your Capri ER RWD. Ford regularly introduces improvements - better cells, heat pumps, software. Measurements from owners of BEVs from 2020-2022 show 8-12% degradation after 5 years, newer cars (2023+) 4-6%.

The battery under the floor of the Capri ER RWD preserves a practical boot and gives a low centre of gravity - key to the dynamics. The Ford Capri Extended Range RWD makes use of this layout while keeping its interior versatile.

Under the floor of the Capri ER RWD sits a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor (PMSM) or an asynchronous one (in AWD versions). Power and torque deliver an instant response to the accelerator - a characteristic BEV trait.

The Ford Capri Extended Range RWD offers these driving modes: Comfort, Eco and Sport. Real-world consumption in the combined cycle: 16-20 kWh/100 km in summer, 22-26 kWh/100 km in winter. Regenerative braking feeds braking energy back into the battery.

The manufacturer, Opel, deliberately limited the AC charging power of the Capri ER RWD 54 kWh to 11 kW. The logic: plug in in the evening, unplug in the morning - 7-10 hours is more than enough for most customers. Investing in a more powerful OBC (On-Board Charger) would raise the car's price by several thousand with no real gain in a typical usage scenario.

What is the onboard charger, or OBC? It's a device in the car that converts alternating current from the wall into direct current for the battery. In the Capri ER RWD it's a three-phase 16 A 400 V unit, 11 kW in total. CCS Combo 2 connector. DC at up to 100-185 kW at public stations.

Many customers ask whether the Capri ER RWD can be charged at a higher AC power from a wallbox. The answer is no. Ford has never offered an OBC bigger than 11 kW for this model. It's a cost decision - with overnight charging the difference is unnoticeable.

Let's pause at the sales myth. Dealers suggest that the fastest home charging is a fixed wallbox. That's a half-truth. A wallbox is a charger in a wall-mounted housing. For the Capri ER RWD there's no difference between an 11 kW wallbox and an 11 kW portable charger. The parameters are identical. The portable one has an edge: you can take it to a hotel, to the summer house, on a road trip.

The Ford Capri Extended Range RWD doesn't exist in a vacuum. The BEV sports SUV coupe segment is a fight between several players.

When does the Ford Capri Extended Range RWD win? Handling, quality of finish, the Ford dealer network. Every manufacturer has its own DNA: BMW - sportiness, Mercedes - luxury, Volvo - safety. When does the Capri ER RWD lose? Here you need to weigh up range, DC charging and price. The best thing is to compare in person, on a test drive.

And what about more expensive models? Most brands have a BEV ladder: compact, mid-size, flagship. The Ford Capri Extended Range RWD positions itself as the optimal choice in its segment - if you mostly cover short and medium distances and have a garage with charging, this model will be a sound choice for years.

The Ford Capri Extended Range RWD has been through dozens of tests in Polish and European media. The consensus: good handling and performance, economical running. The weaker points tend to be motorway range (a 25-30% drop at 130 km/h) and DC charging past 50%. Below is a summary of the findings.

According to tests by the motoring press, the real-world range of the Capri ER RWD falls within 80-95% of the declared WLTP figure in the combined cycle. In summer up to 105% of WLTP, in winter 70-80%. The winter drop: colder cell chemistry and cabin heating (4-5 kW). A heat pump reduces the drop by 30-40%.

Independent tests highlight the handling: a low centre of gravity (battery under the floor) and a stiff body give the Capri ER RWD better stability than its combustion counterparts. The Ford Capri Extended Range RWD retains the Ford brand traits. The downside of heavier BEVs is weight - 2-2.5 tonnes.

Industry analyses indicate that the Ford Capri Extended Range RWD has a deliberately designed DC charging curve - Ford balances speed against battery life. A customer charging overnight at 11 kW AC and occasionally on DC has every scenario covered.

That's how we see it at Ampere Point. A customer buying a Ford Capri Extended Range RWD gets a car designed for overnight 11 kW AC charging and occasional fast DC. Our Q11 and P11 portable chargers are a perfect match for that profile: the full 11 kW, a Type 2 cable, 6-8 hours to a full Capri ER RWD battery. No fixed wallbox, no electrician.

The Ford Capri Extended Range RWD is a choice for the informed customer in the BEV sports SUV coupe segment. Recommendation: Q11 or P11. Both charge the Capri ER RWD in 6-8 hours.