Ford Launches Electric Bronco SUV in China

Ford has unveiled the Bronco New Energy, an all-electric and extended-range EV (EREV) SUV developed exclusively for the Chinese market in collaboration with Jiangling Motors and featuring BYD batteries. The pure EV model includes a 105.4 kWh battery for a claimed 404-mile range (China testing), while the EREV pairs a 1.5-liter engine with a 43.7 kWh battery for 137 miles of electric-only range and up to 758 miles total. The Bronco New Energy is significantly larger than the U.S. Bronco, weighing up to 5,800 pounds, and borrows design elements from both the Bronco Sport and full-size Bronco. Advanced technology features include Lidar and over 30 sensors enabling semi-autonomous capabilities. Although styled as a rugged SUV, some reports indicate it may be front-wheel drive only. Ford’s launch highlights a strategic emphasis on China’s growing EV market, even as the automaker slows its EV rollout in the United States.