Just read what Jim Farley said yesterday—Ford is shifting focus to Extended Range EVs (EREVs).
My take? If they improve their Level 3 charging speeds, they could solve a lot of issues. Imagine going from 10% to 80% in just 15 minutes—that would change everything.
They already have a solid platform to build on. If they make smart upgrades, they could really take EVs to the next level.
I think Scout has the right idea—offer both EV and EREV versions and let buyers pick what works for them.
Cai said:
I think Scout has the right idea—offer both EV and EREV versions and let buyers pick what works for them.
Yep. The Ramcharger caught my attention too. First EV that looks truly tow-ready. But it’s hard to trust them with all the delays and canceled projects.
@Casey
Same here. I love my Lightning, and I also have a Pacifica PHEV—thought it was great until the transmission failed at 18k miles. Just got it back yesterday, and now the battery heater is acting up. Not a great track record.
I tow my boat every weekend (100-mile round trip), and the Lightning does a great job. But I also want to tow it 6 hours to Lake of the Ozarks once a year, and that’s where things get tricky. Infrastructure isn’t great for that kind of trip. I’m interested in EREVs, but the price has to be right.
@Teo
As they say… Mopar? No car.
@Teo
Same here—I’ve got a Pacifica too. Mine spent 13 months in the shop over the last 4 years. It’s running fine now, but the parts and repair delays made me lose trust. I’m hoping Stellantis turns things around now that Tavares is out, but it’ll take time.
@Tatum
Mine was under warranty, but the timing was rough. The transmission failed on 9/13/2023… and then two days later, the UAW went on strike. Delayed my repairs for months. Not against collective bargaining, but man, that was bad timing for me.
@Teo
I have a 2018 Pacifica PHEV with 120,000 miles. No major problems other than some battery recall issues that took longer than expected. I’m hoping to keep it going for another 80k miles. Hope yours gets sorted out soon!
Cai said:
I think Scout has the right idea—offer both EV and EREV versions and let buyers pick what works for them.
My only issue with Scout is that I can’t buy one today!
Cai said:
I think Scout has the right idea—offer both EV and EREV versions and let buyers pick what works for them.
My only issue with Scout is that I can’t buy one today!
And when it is available, it probably won’t be what they originally advertised.
@Fay
Yep, just like that ‘$50k Cybertruck’ promise…
Max said:
@Fay
Yep, just like that ‘$50k Cybertruck’ promise…
Yeah… originally, the Cybertruck was supposed to be $40k. Just like the ‘$40k Lightning,’ the ‘$40k Silverado EV,’ and the ‘$30k Equinox EV.’
@Terry
Don’t forget the ‘$30k Model 3.’
Bryce said:
@Terry
Don’t forget the ‘$30k Model 3.’
The $35k Model 3 actually did exist for a bit… but Tesla made sure it was nearly impossible to get. Same thing happened with the base Lightning.
But a $40k Cybertruck, Silverado EV, or $30k Equinox? Never happening.
Cai said:
I think Scout has the right idea—offer both EV and EREV versions and let buyers pick what works for them.
I put in a Scout reservation on day one. My Lightning lease ends around the time it’ll be available. Just hoping they stick to the original pricing!
Cai said:
I think Scout has the right idea—offer both EV and EREV versions and let buyers pick what works for them.
I like the idea of giving buyers options… but would Ford really build separate production lines for both versions? Seems unlikely unless demand is huge.
Cai said:
I think Scout has the right idea—offer both EV and EREV versions and let buyers pick what works for them.
I just wish they’d put a charging port in the bed that charges while driving. 95% of my driving is fine with the current range. I don’t want to give up my frunk just to add more batteries.
Totally agree. Ford just needs to tweak a few things—move the charging port, switch to NACS, fine-tune the tech, and offer different bed sizes. The Lightning would be nearly perfect with those changes.
@Kelby
A 6.5-foot bed option would be amazing.