Ranger/Maverick electric truck possible

[Roert42]

I personally think an all electric Maverick or PHEV would do really well. Would make way more sense then a full size half ton that's full electric.....

 

[BiggSherm1988]

So a lot of people seem to just see the impacts and figures of what is happening in the US, I can understand that as I live in Europe so I stay focused on what is happening here. The ranger is a globally sold vehicle and one of the best selling truck in Europe. I am sure we will see a full electric version soon in the EU. Diesel is almost completely banned in a lot of the bigger cities and the price per liter has now passed the price for gas. I have been seeing them working with the VW group with the new batteries and maybe we will get to see this sooner than later. As for the Maverick, its not my thing. It looks like a honda ridgeline and I just cant unsee that.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Well Ford introduce the Maverick this year, small 4 door pickup, which has a Hybrid version, no plug in
Our sister Forum for that here: https://mavericktruckin.com/forum/index.php

Maverick is also a bargin price, $21k base price and about $26k with options
Hybrid does 40MPG around town, 33MPG highway, which is opposite of most vehicles, lol, electric is used more around town

For the timing being I would tend to stay with no plug Hybrids, because of the NO limit range(just gas tank size, lol) and power grid issues in your area

Full EV has it's place, for sure, just not for my driving needs with its limited range, and cost for these is high

Ford is making the F-150 Lightening now, I am sure they will be watching sales numbers for this before jumping into offering Ranger electric models

Looks like they are going all in:

Ford Plans to Lay Off 8,000 Workers to Help Finance Electric-Vehicle Initiative

The cuts will affect the newly established Ford Blue unit that produces engines for gas-powered vehicles, as well as other salaried, operational positions in the company.

news.yahoo.com