Ford to launch Maverick EV (I hope this is true)

[slashsnake]

>> are they a lot of fun to drive?

Yes. Flat out superior experience to any ICE vehicle. Silence. Instant torque. No maintenance to speak of. Most BEVs can be (and are) remotely updated and constantly improved at no cost to the owner.

OTOH, it's fair to cite some common criticisms. They often do poorly in extreme cold, towing scenarios, finding working chargers aside from Tesla's network, purchase cost, etc. We can be BEV fans and acknowledge some attributes need work. It'll take a few years to reach a point where most people look at ICE vs BEV with no incentives and choose BEV.

Also, being a BEV fan doesn't necessarily mean hating ICE vehicles. People assume liking one means hating the other. I love BEVs. But I also love rowing the manual transmission in my Miata, and the sound of a Dodge muscle car winding out on the highway. Who wants to be in a world without those sensual pleasures when the urge calls?

There's room for both. Most people have 2+ cars at home anyway. BEVs vs ICE becomes this stupid culture war for people who love fanning the flames. It's stupid on both sides.

Agree here completely. When I got my BEV 4 years ago, I was coming out of a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Not the most fuel efficient car. I was wanting to get back to a hot hatch or similar really. So I was in the WRX/STI, GTI, A3, Golf R, Focus RS, etc kinda group when I ended up realizing the BEV was checking all the boxes and took a swing. No complaints here.

Like you mention the updates are pretty amazing. My car has more power and about the same range as when I bought it due to updates.

Yes at the time chargers outside of Tesla's system was a defining part of my purchase. I remember pulling up one of the EV driving map apps and seeing from where I lived in Minnesota to get to Denver where I used to live, I'd need to go through Chicago which is about 400 miles out of the way. Anyways, I'm sure that's changed since as those have expanded (and Ford can use the Tesla ones now). But that's been the key for me as I take a lot of road trips and live in the upper midwest. If It was just our "local" car that might be a bit different.

I agree with the towing and extreme cold (part why an EV truck doesn't really excite me). Mine was before the heat pump upgrade. I get 3 miles per kWh instead of the EPA rated 4 because of Minnesota Winters (and a heavy foot). But that's about the equivalent of 100mpg cost wise (at 3.50 a gallon), for a vehicle that is every bit as fast as my Camaro SS with a LOT more practical space.

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[FreedomPenguin]

Is there any chance phev or ev would be same price or less than current hybrids? My build date is April 7, part of me says wait, other half says do it. My car is 13 years old.

also considering keeping it for a little manual driver, it’s still a fun car. Or keep it and wait for ev

the deal I got worked out is current 2700 off, and is before the 155 lariat bump too. So 2850 off so far

 

[rmay635703]

Is there any chance phev or ev would be same price or less than current hybrids? My build date is April 7, part of me says wait, other half says do it. My car is 13 years old.

also considering keeping it for a little manual driver, it’s still a fun car. Or keep it and wait for ev

the deal I got worked out is current 2700 off, and is before the 155 lariat bump too. So 2850 off so far

There is basically ZERO chance of a PHEV or EV Maverick until 2028,

even though it would sell well Ford seems to be focused on making EVs that nobody wants missing the boat on consumer demand

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