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Few days ago I forgot the Chief Engineer Chris Mazur was having a AMA on reddit.

The was some good questions and answers the will help what people are to expect in 2023 and later on.

Regarding AWD- "Hi there! Thx for the question. There is nothing architectural preventing an AWD hybrid variant."
Regarding Plug in and full electric- At this time, there are no plans for an all-electric or plug-in hybrid version. As Ford drives down the cost to deliver fully electric vehicles, Maverick could be a great candidate for full electrification.

I for one was expecting more to see AWD before plug in happens. They could have made the crappiest plug in part of it so we could get tax credit for it. The government need to tax a look at regular hybrids for a tax credit if they want to get people in this stuff.
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Plug in needs to be a big boost because our tags cost more for them
 

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Honestly, if there was something concrete about either a full electric or AWD hybrid Mav in 2023, I would drop my reservation and hold out until 2023. The only thing I wish is that 2022 Mav had AWD. I would be up for an all-extricate too. It’d definitely be worth waiting for me. (I’m not into plug-in hybrids though.)

Clearly, I’m buying because I want it, not because I need it.

If they announce an electric or AWD hybrid before mine comes in, then they’ll be a carbonized gray Lariat hybrid first edition available!
 

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In my opinion there will it be no electrification for the maverick anytime soon. At least 2025. They will put all the batteries ford can find in f150 and more expensive vehicles.
Maybe Hyundai will electrify first. Toyota tacoma may be possible.
i wish general motors showed progress in EV putting batteries in something other than the Bolt and the hummer.
 
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Honestly, if there was something concrete about either a full electric or AWD hybrid Mav in 2023, I would drop my reservation and hold out until 2023. The only thing I wish is that 2022 Mav had AWD. I would be up for an all-extricate too. It’d definitely be worth waiting for me. (I’m not into plug-in hybrids though.)

Clearly, I’m buying because I want it, not because I need it.

If they announce an electric or AWD hybrid before mine comes in, then they’ll be a carbonized gray Lariat hybrid first edition available!
Given todays idiot used car market if they came out with AWD next year and I already have mine could probably sell it for not much of a loss. If they announce 2023 with AWD and I don't have it yet the dealer will probably get to keep it. It really depends on what the price hike looks like. Also if stuff that should be the on all models like cruise and adaptive cruise for co pilot and/or keyless entry add on.

Personally I am half and half on the need/want scale. Car and Truck run fine but there is some economical and practical reasons for it.
 
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There's no reason why they couldn't do an AWD hybrid with more hp/torque than the ecoboost. I'd buy one in a second.
I agree infact it may be cheaper or easier to do then a standard drive line they could have put one in the back with cv shafts going to each axle or mount directly to the wheels.

I discovered just recently that there is a aftermarket company that made is so you can put motors on the rear wheel of a standard FWD cars.

They don't even need to be big just something you can turn on when you want to get unstuck.
 

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I agree infact it may be cheaper or easier to do then a standard drive line they could have put one in the back with cv shafts going to each axle or mount directly to the wheels.

I discovered just recently that there is a aftermarket company that made is so you can put motors on the rear wheel of a standard FWD cars.

They don't even need to be big just something you can turn on when you want to get unstuck.
If they do that, it won't even need a locking rear differential to make it better at off roading. It won't need a diff at all or even a rear drive shaft. Just motors on each rear wheel that are computer controlled to mimic a locking diff. I don't know why this isn't already a thing.
 
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If they do that, it won't even need a locking rear differential to make it better at off roading. It won't need a diff at all or even a rear drive shaft. Just motors on each rear wheel that are computer controlled to mimic a locking diff. I don't know why this isn't already a thing.
It will be interesting to see what way they do it. That aftermarket kit it was written 6-8 years ago. The batteries, motors, wiring, controller was like $3000. Sadly there has been no real news on it since.
Ford just sold out of crate motors that make 400+ HP cost was I think $3500. So just using small motor on the wheels should be fairly cheap. Already have a battery to power them.
 
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AWD hybrid system just like in the Rav4 should be attainable while keeping the great mileage and increasing horsepower.

Actually, I'm surprise Toyota has not thought about this. Offer the rav4 with a bed. Nothing to build from the ground up. Their hybrid game's top notch already so understand why not come out with one
 

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The government need to tax a look at regular hybrids for a tax credit if they want to get people in this stuff.
I don't know. Hybrids seem to be selling ok. Certainly the Maverick hybrid is.
 

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A plug in or full electric version would only push the Maverick in a more competitive territory pricing wise. I believe there is still a huge untapped market for just a hybrid small truck. Not alot of people have access to charging stations nor have charging ports in their dwelling places
 

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I don't know. Hybrids seem to be selling ok. Certainly the Maverick hybrid is.
Yeah, tax credits would be at best a minor driver of sales. Part of the attraction of the ecoboost is that it provides a lot of power and torque. Do that with a hybrid and a lot of the objections disappear.

Personally I'm not sold on the complexity and longevity of hybrid systems. I may end up keeping this vehicle for a very long time and don't really want to have to deal with replacing the battery or other maintenance issues related to the additional complexity. As time passes I get less skeptical but "early adopter" I am not.
 

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