--- title: "Ford Is Building a Big Electric Bronco—But Not for America" date: "2025-07-16" modified: "2025-07-16" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-is-building-a-big-electric-bronco-but-not-for-america" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Bronco" - "Electric Vehicle" - "Ford" - "suv/crossover" --- # Ford Is Building a Big Electric Bronco—But Not for America ![China MIIT image of Ford Bronco EV/EREV in orange.]() *\Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ford\* As [Ford]() pulls away from EVs here in the States, it's doubling down elsewhere. This one has gotten our attention, though. Everyone is wondering when Ford might finally electrify the Bronco, and for the Chinese market, at least, the answer appears to be "soon." Based on information gleaned from a filing with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the new SUV looks like a much bigger [Bronco Sport]() from the future. Details on China's electric Bronco began making the rounds Wednesday from multiple sources, including Chinese-market auto expert [Tycho de Feijter](). Before we touch on anything else, it's important to convey how large this SUV is, because it's hard to tell from images alone. At roughly 198 inches long, this Bronco is about nine inches longer than a gas four-door and has more than *two feet* on a Sport. It also carves a wider footprint than all Stateside models except the widened Wildtrak, and weighs around 5,800 pounds. That's for the fully electric model, by the way; China's Bronco will also be sold as an extended-range EV tipping the scales at over 5,500 pounds, and that's where things get interesting. ![China MIIT image of Ford Bronco EV/EREV in orange.]() *It's definitely recognizable as a Bronco from the rear, but it doesn't look as traditionally rugged as the regular model, or as toy-like as the Sport. It sits in between, and looks more modern than both. *Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ford** The pure EV is said to use a 105.4-kWh battery, good for a projected 404-mile range. (That figure should be taken with a grain of salt, as China's testing cycle tends to produce range estimates much more optimistic than the EPA's.) The EREV would unite a 43.7-kWh battery with a 1.5-liter engine to deliver 758 miles on a full charge and tank of gas, or 137 miles under electric power alone. Tycho reports all-wheel drive and very healthy power figures, though others claim it's front-wheel drive only, so we'll have to wait for more clarity there. This China-only Bronco will be built in collaboration with Jiangling Motors, and the batteries are sourced from BYD. Our friends at *[Carscoops]()* report that it'll be called the "Bronco New Energy," though we haven't seen that name elsewhere. Ford will probably call it something unique, as you can buy a normal [Bronco]() in China already. As for how things are going for Ford here at home, in recent months the automaker has [delayed the F-150 Lightning's successor]() and [canceled a large electric SUV]() previously in development. That SUV was not this Bronco for China, but you've got to wonder how similar it might've looked, and how viable a vehicle like this could still be in the U.S. The [Mustang Mach-E]() is in its fifth year of production, and though it was an excellent first effort, a larger, more rugged-looking electric SUV with an optional gas engine to thwart range anxiety would seem to be a better fit for American sensibilities. *Got a tip? Send it our way at tips@thedrive.com*[]()[]()[]() ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()