Maverick vs Fathom: What Makes You Switch?

[atomguy245]

Part of the reason being an early adopter sucks, because both of those are solved on a 25+

The fathom looks like it checks a lot of boxes, and I hope it's successful so I can get one someday, but it certainly won't be the first model year, ESPECIALLY on a new category entry.

Sure. But who got a better value: a Maverick early adopter or someone buying a 2025 for $8-10k more? I don't think I'd replace my Maverick with an identical 2026 for such a price increase

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[MaverickDragon]

Not being a member of the Truck of the Month Club perhaps is part of the reason why I can't
Fathom Why I Would Switch From My Maverick.
Will it include chargers that are closer that 50 miles away?
Likely not.

 

[Bdesign]

Remember, the Fathom will be up against the Gen 2 Maverick (2028?) . I'm sure the G2 Maverick will have 2 interior grades and many more stand-alone options for higher trims.

 

[Aleks]

Sure. But who got a better value: a Maverick early adopter or someone buying a 2025 for $8-10k more? I don't think I'd replace my Maverick with an identical 2026 for such a price increase

yep, thats a very good tradeoff, as long as there are no issues of course, but for me i would prefer the peace of mind having the early growing pains figured out. I can admit that the folks that got the first model year in the low $20k’s got a killer deal.

its all subjective anyways, as long as whatever you got works for you and you're happy with it.

 

[MaverickDragon]

There's the competition factor as well as limitations for those whom a plug in EV only is a problem.
For those with at home charging for an around town vehicle, it might work well.
For me, it would not work, and it looks like it's low ground clearance would not even allow it to make it to my residence.

Car and driver notes its potential target price and maybe when it might be available, with more information to come about:

• EV Motor, Power, and Performance
• 0–60-MPH Times
• Towing and Payload Capacity
• Range, Charging, and Battery Life
• Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
• Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
• Infotainment and Connectivity
• Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
• Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
• C/D Test Results and Specs

In other words, basically, everything else.

 

[Scott Asheville]

I'd switch because I admire the engineering descriptions I've seen to date. And because I want to experience EV ownership in our multi-car garage. And because I don't trust my Maverick one day out of the powertrain warranty.

I don't love my Maverick. I do greatly respect it. Those are very different things.

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

its all subjective anyways, as long as whatever you got works for you and you're happy with it.

2022 Mavericks came with a few amenities no longer available. And as you said, at a killer price point.

They started cutting corners almost immediately.

 

[Mavster Mechanic]

I don't love my Maverick. I do greatly respect it. Those are very different things.

I backed into a fence post a year ago that made a scratch and just continued with my day without saying a word. My wife was with me. Later that night, she said she was surprised I didn't freak out.

A) I was driving. I can't be mad at myself

B) It's a truck. It's meant to be used. It is meant to be consumed.

 

[Blue_Max]

I have bought five vehicles in my life. I still own four of them. The one that's gone was stolen and never recovered.

I won't switch before I feel like my Maverick is getting worn out, and I've had it almost 2 years and it doesn't even have 20,000 miles on it yet. I won't be getting a Fathom anytime soon.

 

[Fcnrwy]

Not being a member of the Truck of the Month Club perhaps is part of the reason why I can't
Fathom Why I Would Switch From My Maverick.
Will it include chargers that are closer that 50 miles away?
Likely not.

With the lack of support facilities (adequate charging stations).
It's a no-go..

Jerry

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