Id rather have a PHEV Maverick

[MLowe05]

The Rav4 Prime would actually be my number 1 vehicle pick, over the Maverick. But the cost is just not justifiable. I'd want one in top trim, which would be close to $50k IF you could find one without a markup - and good luck with that.

As nice as the Prime is, it is not $20k nicer than my ordered Lariat Lux Hybrid. And $20k buys a lot of gas.

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[Hoagus]

@Hoagus

Starts around $42K I think, can get up there with options etc. for sure

It is really nice though - I've actually driven it quite a bit, all around New England on vacation with him and our wives loaded up with all our stuff - quite comfortable, lots of power, etc.

The RAV4 Hybrid starts around $28K, so the difference between hybrid and PHEV is about $14K. That means a Maverick PHEV might start at around $34K. Probably a little less.

 

[JohnDLG]

Considering that America is still in a transitional phase to electric cars/charging, I would much rather see a Maverick PHEV.

Zero stress range, all electric for errands, and generator mode like the F150 has.

PHEV is the near future change my mind.

I tend to agree. There is a big push for EVs right now but I think its foolish due to supply constraints. We would probably be better off going mass PHEVs until the lithium supply issues are sorted out. Most people in urban areas can get by fine with smaller batteries.

 

[austinzone]

The Escape is $26k base and the PHEV is $32k base - so $6,000. I bet Ford could get the Maverick to $25k base PHEV Maverick.

 

[ITSATRUCK]

Byd has a PHEV power train that will go 200 miles on a charge. Small engine generates electricity when battery runs dry. . .Now we are taking range. Not this 45 mile garbage.

 

[PriusHater]

Would've loved a plug-in Maverick, but after driving a Mustang Mach-E this weekend, I may go ahead and upgrade to one of those next year.

 

[Scupking]

I'm not a fan of plug in hybrids. You still need to maintain the ice even if you don't use it. Also it's probably not good for the ice if you don't use it much...

 

[mamboman777]

Have y'all driven the Mavericks hybrid?

Mine uses the ICE almost every time I accelerate. To go electric only I have to majorly creep along.

I don't see how they'd be able to convert Maverick to phev without some major modifications.

 

[Bushpilot]

I'm not a fan of plug in hybrids. You still need to maintain the ice even if you don't use it. Also it's probably not good for the ice if you don't use it much...

Many who have never had one think the same.

They have systems installed to ensure the engine runs enough. No problems.

As far as maintaining the ICE, there is almost nothing to do. It is typically less than an ICE vehicle.

 

[olderbudwiser]

Considering that America is still in a transitional phase to electric cars/charging, I would much rather see a Maverick PHEV.

Zero stress range, all electric for errands, and generator mode like the F150 has.

PHEV is the near future change my mind.

Whats to change. The government is spending taxpayer money nilly willy to support EV. The media is all in.

Almost like when the goverment was pushing war bonds during WW 2.

 

[MLowe05]

EV is the future (this is fact). Right now PHEV is the best of both worlds (this is opinion).

 

[old willie]

All you need is a 2000w inverter hooked to your battery

And of course, a very long extension cord.

 

[Captain Pork chop]

Nope. Not for me. My camper does not need one. I plan on trying it in the winter. Of course I have my brothers back up generator

 

[Jemers22]

Considering that America is still in a transitional phase to electric cars/charging, I would much rather see a Maverick PHEV.

Zero stress range, all electric for errands, and generator mode like the F150 has.

PHEV is the near future change my mind.

I'd be down as long as the "P" stood for Passive charge. If I can set my smart phone on a puch why can't I drive over a puck and get inductive charge?

 

[tonyinsd]

No thanks. There's no place to plug it in where I park it. And while I don't like $6 a gallon gas, what I'd like even less is waiting for an hour for it to charge up versus ten minutes, including waiting in the line at Costco.

I won't buy an electric vehicle until I can charge it up fully as quickly as I can fill up a gas tank.

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