First Sight! $30k Midsize EV Pickup Prototype

[Master Blaster]

No official dimensions but I believe the spy shots and work done by theAutopian are showing it slightly smaller than the Maverick. Even if it wasn't, it remains an entirely appropriate topic for this forum. You don't have to participate in the discussion if it bothers you.

https://www.theautopian.com/heres-o...ler-the-new-30k-ford-ev-is-than-the-maverick/

If its smaller, then why is it being positioned as a midsize?

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[gzebrick]

If its smaller, then why is it being positioned as a midsize?

Guessing interior volume.

 

[billbillw]

If its smaller, then why is it being positioned as a midsize?

Because some other companies are offering a true compact EV pickup. The Maverick would qualify as mid-sized by most comparisons, but everything has gotten so super-sized in the USA.

 

[Blue_Max]

No, its a MIDSIZE, and not competition, the same way a Ranger or an F150 are not competition.

Yet Ranger and F-150 are constantly mentioned in this forum. Many members have either dumped one of those for a Maverick, or dumped a Maverick for one of those.

What competitive vehicles will you allow to be discussed?

 

[Scott Asheville]

I'm ignoring any reports on size until somebody grabs a tape measure. Ask any courtroom lawyer - human testimony is the least reliable part of a trial. Same for some guy standing on a curb measuring the length of a truck.

 

[Chops]

I'm ignoring any reports on size until somebody grabs a tape measure. Ask any courtroom lawyer - human testimony is the least reliable part of a trial. Same for some guy standing on a curb measuring the length of a truck.

Agree. And “midsize” is an arbitrary classification. I’m guessing it will be officially designated a “Class 1” truck

 

[Chops]

Another YouTube analysis of the spy shots down below fyi,

Reviewer noted the offset license plate and had some thoughts on the icons in the camouflage

 

[LSchicago]

I want to point out for everyone not aware that the "unicasting" process that they are touting is basically mirroring Tesla's manufacturing process.

That being said, I've been critical/skeptical so far - I will still place my order when it does hit. My Maverick is paid for and the combo of the Mav plus Ranchero looks pretty good to me!

I believe unicasting is a better term than gigacasting. Yes, I am not a fan of anything Tesla. They are like being inside a washing machine with a tablet.

 

[Blue_Max]

I believe unicasting is a better term than gigacasting. Yes, I am not a fan of anything Tesla. They are like being inside a washing machine with a tablet.

Better hope you don't get stuck!

 

[LSchicago]

Agree. And

Better hope you don't get stuck!

Stuck with her wouldn't be bad. Lol.

 

[OneAlienBoi]

The EV truck wasn't built to be attractive. It was designed to be efficient and low cost first.

To be fair, according to some people who've seen it, it's unconventional, but not terrible looking. An AI rendering based on mules, and the description I've received. High beltline, short sloping hood, creases over the fenders. The rear of the cab angles down slightly which this rendering doesn't have.

It's a little shocking, but I don't hate it if it's like this. Very ute ranchero like..

 

[LSchicago]

To be fair, according to some people who've seen it, it's unconventional, but not terrible looking. An AI rendering based on mules, and the description I've received. High beltline, short sloping hood, creases over the fenders. The rear of the cab angles down slightly which this rendering doesn't have.

It's a little shocking, but I don't hate it if it's like this. Very ute ranchero like..

Shocking? Not really. But if it looks like that? I'd say that's a grand slam!

 

[OneAlienBoi]

Shocking? Not really. But if it looks like that? I'd say that's a grand slam!

Thanks. I had to make some educated guesses on certain aspects of the body side and front end so I just sketched up what I would want it to look like. I don't believe I'm there yet, but it's closer to what the truck will look like than these renderings that just take a maverick and seal off the front grille.

 

[LSchicago]

Thanks. I had to make some educated guesses on certain aspects of the body side and front end so I just sketched up what I would want it to look like. I don't believe I'm there yet, but it's closer to what the truck will look like than these renderings that just take a maverick and seal off the front grille.

I fairness I'm sure it will be far less boxy.

 

[Finnster]

To be fair, according to some people who've seen it, it's unconventional, but not terrible looking. An AI rendering based on mules, and the description I've received. High beltline, short sloping hood, creases over the fenders. The rear of the cab angles down slightly which this rendering doesn't have.

It's a little shocking, but I don't hate it if it's like this. Very ute ranchero like..

Awesome AI job!

Shocking? Not really. But if it looks like that? I'd say that's a grand slam!

2X, Rad'est stock vehicle to have ever entered the US market, if it looks like that!
The deal breaker for me may be the high beltline and outward visibility limitations.

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