If they made a full EV Maverick, would you buy, switch? [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]

[OleFordGuy]

Not a chance until Range, Battery Technology and Charging Stations are plentiful throughout the country

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[gstiglitz]

Yes, but more so if it was a plug-in hybrid similar to the Toyota RAV4 Prime. EVs still don't have enough range to make me all in.
Edit: I wonder how much battery drain I'd have pulling a small trailer with an EV.

Same here, I think a plug-in is the way to go.

 

[pxpaulx]

Give me a PHEV with at least double the current typical range and AWD and I'm in. 60 mile Electric-only range will cover 90% of my (I and I suspect most people's) driving. The 30-40 mile range in most PHEV vehicles is just short.

I'm not enamored with full electric at this point.

 

[landscpdesgnr]

Absolutely would buy an EV Maverick under $50k Lariat Lux level w 300mi range! To us our Maverick is meant to be one of 3 vehicles inc my Fusion (gets 30city/40hwy) and an suv or cross-over (buying in nxt 6 mo). It is used by husband to commute to wk, 20 mi round trip, and small truck needs on weekends.

I have been intensely researching EV's since Tesla hit the mainstream a few yrs ago and just recently deciding to commit to something by Sept 2022. I live in a suburb of Orlando, in an area w ~ 20% Teslas w alot of Tesla charging stations, Electrify-American stations and level 2 stations. If I was w/o power at home there are 5+ chargers avail <2 mi away. At some point in the next 3 yrs or before it becomes illegal in FL I will go solar stand alone (not back feeding excess which is under new laws -utilities own govt) but the back up batteries needed to run 2 huge A/C kickstarts are very expensive. Gas stations, grocery stores and a few other essential needs stores (HD & Lowes) are required by law to have back-up generators in FL so many do have stand alone charging stations too. Many stand alone charging stations are solar too. I went 24 days w/o power in 2004 hurricanes (3) I'm always on top of avoiding the problems of no power.

My sole concern w EV is charging stations along the west coast of FL where I go atleast 1 weekend a month. The southeast coast of FL is over saturated w charging stations. From reading all the replies I think most people opposed or reluctant to go EV is avail of charging stations around them or in their vicinity. That is understandable, as w everything where there is need, supply will follow. I would not consider having an EV as my sole vehicle even in the saturated charger area I'm in. I am going to have an EV as a commuter or in-state trip vehicle plus 1-2 high mileage (30city/40hwy) gas or hybrid vehicles. Gas & oil are fossils fuels ie we are burning the remnants of plants & dinosaurs, this is not an unlimited resource and price will reflect that sooner than later. Better to be prepared for change.

Here is a chart of mileage ranges of all EV's avail in the world many are not in the U.S. Lucid is and tops the chart w 500+ mi ranges but are $150k+ and look like someone's grandpa's sedan when they do an suv I will consider that.

 

[cavemold]

As of now no. 10 years down line possible.

 

[ScottSG62]

No.

 

[Hoagus]

The 500 mile range on the hybrid did seriously get my attention. I should qualify and say I would drop the hybrid for an EV only if it had at least 300 mile range. 500 would be very sweet indeed!

The cost factor is most important. If they could sell it for $30k, I’d do it, but not $40k (for the base model).

 

[Captain Pork chop]

Yes I would. The tax credit is awesome

 

[Hatonapug]

I'd preorder it the second they started taking them.

I only need 200 mile range, but I would want the 2way power system (emergency backup your home) like lightning has.

 

[TacoHolder]

Not sure why the Mav didn't just get the Escape's drive train options: AWD hybrid and FWD PHEV

 

[TacoHolder]

Absolutely would buy an EV Maverick under $50k Lariat Lux level w 300mi range! To us our Maverick is meant to be one of 3 vehicles inc my Fusion (gets 30city/40hwy) and an suv or cross-over (buying in nxt 6 mo). It is used by husband to commute to wk, 20 mi round trip, and small truck needs on weekends.

I have been intensely researching EV's since Tesla hit the mainstream a few yrs ago and just recently deciding to commit to something by Sept 2022. I live in a suburb of Orlando, in an area w ~ 20% Teslas w alot of Tesla charging stations, Electrify-American stations and level 2 stations. If I was w/o power at home there are 5+ chargers avail <2 mi away. At some point in the next 3 yrs or before it becomes illegal in FL I will go solar stand alone (not back feeding excess which is under new laws -utilities own govt) but the back up batteries needed to run 2 huge A/C kickstarts are very expensive. Gas stations, grocery stores and a few other essential needs stores (HD & Lowes) are required by law to have back-up generators in FL so many do have stand alone charging stations too. Many stand alone charging stations are solar too. I went 24 days w/o power in 2004 hurricanes (3) I'm always on top of avoiding the problems of no power.

My sole concern w EV is charging stations along the west coast of FL where I go atleast 1 weekend a month. The southeast coast of FL is over saturated w charging stations. From reading all the replies I think most people opposed or reluctant to go EV is avail of charging stations around them or in their vicinity. That is understandable, as w everything where there is need, supply will follow. I would not consider having an EV as my sole vehicle even in the saturated charger area I'm in. I am going to have an EV as a commuter or in-state trip vehicle plus 1-2 high mileage (30city/40hwy) gas or hybrid vehicles. Gas & oil are fossils fuels ie we are burning the remnants of plants & dinosaurs, this is not an unlimited resource and price will reflect that sooner than later. Better to be prepared for change.

Here is a chart of mileage ranges of all EV's avail in the world many are not in the U.S. Lucid is and tops the chart w 500+ mi ranges but are $150k+ and look like someone's grandpa's sedan when they do an suv I will consider that.

This is proof that range anxiety is a lie sold to you by the auto industry. It simply doesn't matter beyond the ~200 mile mark. The Tesla Model 3 is ranked 120 (bottom 20%) on this list. It is the most popular EV by far and has more range than most other EVs you will see on the road.

 

[ITSATRUCK]

YES!. . .I put a 100 dollar deposit on an E Terra earlier this week. It might he vapor ware but it might provide me with some optionality if they start showing up. . .

I was also looking at Mach Es going hummm should I buy one. Lol

 

[OleFordGuy]

This is proof that range anxiety is a lie sold to you by the auto industry. It simply doesn't matter beyond the ~200 mile mark. The Tesla Model 3 is ranked 120 (bottom 20%) on this list. It is the most popular EV by far and has more range than most other EVs you will see on the road.

Wow, I think a whole lot of people in this world need some of whatever your smoking based on the “ range anxiety/lie sold by the auto industry/It simply doesn’t matter beyond the ~200 mile mark “ statements. If you want to be stuck at 200 miles, that’s fine, but their’s huge numbers of folks just in our great country that drive long distances for pleasure exploring our country, visiting family, grandkids etc. It’s not hard at all to cover 500 miles a day. EV’s are great for short commutes, city driving, etc. once the technology, range and charging issues are a whole lot better I’ll start looking to purchase but I think that’s going to a ways out for now

 

[DCP]

With the price as a considerable factor, the Maverick Hybrid really capitalizes on the benefits of both. It seems that its only drawback is that there is an ICE to maintain.

 

[TacoHolder]

Wow, I think a whole lot of people in this world need some of whatever your smoking based on the “ range anxiety/lie sold by the auto industry/It simply doesn’t matter beyond the ~200 mile mark “ statements. If you want to be stuck at 200 miles, that’s fine, but their’s huge numbers of folks just in our great country that drive long distances for pleasure exploring our country, visiting family, grandkids etc. It’s not hard at all to cover 500 miles a day. EV’s are great for short commutes, city driving, etc. once the technology, range and charging issues are a whole lot better I’ll start looking to purchase but I think that’s going to a ways out for now

An EV with 200-mile range is my daily driver. We put 21K miles on it last year. You obviously have never owned one. Stop regurgitating nonsense you read on the internet.

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