Would you buy an EV maverick for 25-30k?

[Hunters Edge]

No I don't think many will for several reasons. One the incentive is up to, and it is a tax deduction. It also has limitations on which vehicles qualify. Something to think about most retirees pay little to no federal income tax. So they are ineligible for a tax deduction because they have to pay tax to be able to have a deduction.

Two many who have owned them or even driven them complain that the infrastructure is not available. Also if it was there the length of time waiting to be able to charge it. Then add additional time for charging.

Three if you tow it's really going to reduce what charge you have.

Four if you live in a cold climate it doesn't want to charge or hold a charge. Cold also reduces a battery's lifespan.

Five if your planning on keeping a car you better figure on the cost replacing the battery down the road.

Six if your selling used resale usually takes a heavy hit because the used car buyer realized the cost of replacing the battery.

Seven majority of individuals don't want to risk their homes or their loved ones with batteries catching on fire.

Eight better also figure on a few thousand more just for the hook up to charge the vehicle at your home.

Nine better plan on replacing tires more often and the money needed to do so.

Ten it's a costly venture, with added nuisance, added time and added risk. It might be why they are not selling well yet, even with the incentive.

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[Mav_RICK]

I'll say this, a BEV Maverick makes a ton more sense than a F-150 Lightning.

 

[Bob The Builder]

No.

 

[Deleted member 30736]

No, as it doesn't make much sense for me. I don't drive that much, and having an EV sit in the drive with the batteries slowly deteriorating means that I wouldn't get much use from the vehicle before needed to replace them. The TCO would be very high for me. An EV doesn't fit every use case.

My belief is that most folks don't care what powers their vehicles as long as they are reliable, affordable and comfortable. I'd buy an EV if it fit my driving profile.

 

[TrailMaster]

Nope.

 

[joshuajameswomack]

I know I would, probably to go alongside our hybrid. This is Ford's affordable electric vehicle platform, internally called CE1, created by a very talented team of ex apple and Tesla engineers. It's apparently going to be used for an electric maverick and bronco sport, likely other vehicles as well.

I know 25-30k seems too good to be true, but Ford seems very committed to delivering at this price point.

Yes

 

[Steve Jones]

Yes - Perfect for the 100-200 miles I drive each day for my painting contracting business. The price point seems way to low compared to other EVs in the market.

 

[Scott Asheville]

This thread seems like the right place to drop a Ford CIO story from this morning.

I think the guys at Ford probably have a way better grasp of BEVs than your average uninformed (or misinformed) "Joe Six Pack". And they're putting their money on BEVs in a big way. Yea, they dialed it back a bit this winter (all the OEMs got overenthusiastic last year), but they make it clear it's compete or die. Yes, they also make it crystal clear that hybrids and ICE are how you make profits for the next 5-10 years or so - but the century after that is all BEV.

https://electrek.co/2024/02/14/ford-better-get-going-or-lose-to-cheaper-chinese-evs/

It's possible for both sides of the argument to be right at the same time. BEVs are the future. For the most part, ICE and hybrids are today. The question neither side can reliably answer is - when does the future start? It's the journey that gives the OEMs headaches, not the destination.

PS: "Joe Six Pack" is not intended as an insult to anyone. It's a phrase we used to use a lot in the military, to refer to the Average American. Which includes this poster - I am "Joe Six Pack".

 

[AncientMan]

Nope, unless it included an installed home charger ( still more expensive than an xl hybrid )

 

[FischAutoTechGarten]

Yes, I would. It would be a 2nd vehicle.

 

[SLH13]

I would say No. With that being said, 5 years ago I didnt think I would get a hybrid either and that is what I am excitedly waiting on.
With things as they currently are, the answer is no. Absolutely not. In 5 years, you never know. A lot would have to change in those 5 years. Infrastructure, range, charging time, battery life just to name a few.

 

[Jayandita]

I know I would, probably to go alongside our hybrid. This is Ford's affordable electric vehicle platform, internally called CE1, created by a very talented team of ex apple and Tesla engineers. It's apparently going to be used for an electric maverick and bronco sport, likely other vehicles as well.

I know 25-30k seems too good to be true, but Ford seems very committed to delivering at this price point.

No. EV’s currently are trash.

 

[tom_tucker]

I get BEV doubt. I really do. BEVs have become politicized and tribal. People consume information that confirms their tribal narrative and reject information that doesn't. Information is like food - you become what you consume.

OP, to answer your question, any person with an unbiased, functioning brain will buy a $25,000 BEV small truck, because there's a $7,500 incentive on top of that. Only a blithering idiot would pass on an $18,000 trucklet that doesn't need gas or regular maintenance. Now that's assuming it meets their personal needs. That they have a place to charge. That they don't tow. They don't drive 500 miles a day on a regular basis. They don't live in Alaska. Maybe that they have a second ICE vehicle available. And so on.

Now will that $25,000 BEV ever happen? Well, the new Volvo EX30 is only $35,000. And it will do zero to sixty in 3.5 seconds (I should qualify that's for the more expensive, higher trim) and will do up to 275 miles on a charge. That's an entry level luxury car. A simple economy truck built in Mexico, and given a few more years of BEV cost reductions and production scaling - yea, $30,000 MSRP sounds very doable to me (and to 99% of industry analysts).

If you hate BEVs, think they're a great con job from people wanting to control your life and take away your freedom of choice - why bless your heart. You do you. Live long and prosper. This is America, and you are and will always be free to make your own choices. Our nation is built on respect for each other's opinions, civilized argument, and compromise. Let's hope we don't forget that. And let's all have this BEV discussion again in 5 years and see how it all shakes out.

I'll pass on your 18k BEV today and twice on Sunday. They're kick around shit cars. Maybe an old fully depreciated Tesla or Leaf might be worth it as a second car. Let somebody else loose their shirt first.

They want us to hold the bag while investors make the money? No way. These BEV depreciate like a stone. Govt. should stop giving incentives and manipulating free markets.

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