Last June, Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that he believes extended-range EVs (EREVs) – are “a bigger part of the solution” to the problem of pure EV adoption, in general. This is because EREVs combine a large battery pack with a traditional gas engine that can double as a generator of sorts, adding power back to the battery pack while also proving a more attractive solution for those that want to embark on longer trips. Ford doesn’t currently have an EREV in its lineup, but that is apparently set to change, at least, according to a new report.
This news comes to us from Bloomberg, which reports that Farley left China during a recent trip “wowed by the technology” he saw. The report also cites a source that says Ford plans to offer EREV versions of several existing models, including the Ford Super Duty, along with a line of unnamed crossovers and SUVs – “its most popular and profitable vehicles” – though none of them are expected to arrive before 2027.
As Ford Authority previously reported, Ford filed a patent outlining an idea for an extended-range EV last November, so such a concept certainly isn’t far-fetched, especially with others in the works from some of its rivals. Ford also plans to add a hybrid variant of some sort to its entire ICE-focused Ford Blue lineup by 2030 or sooner, and that includes electrified versions of the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, replacing a pair of canceled pure EVs.
That Ford Blue lineup doesn’t technically include the Super Duty, as it’s part of the commercial-focused Ford Pro lineup, but rumors of a hybrid version of the heavy-duty hauler have swirled for a long time now. In fact, as Ford Authority reported last July, the automaker is retooling the Oakville Assembly plant in Canada for production of the Super Duty starting in 2026. At that time, FoMoCo announced that ‘later in the decade, Oakville will begin producing the next-generation Super Duty, including an electrified version of the pickup. Oakville will be the sole initial source of multi-energy Super Duty production.”
Interest-free financing and more on midsize luxury crossover.
An easier way to hook up a trailer.
Good enough to make China its fourth-largest market.
A super clean example of the seldomly-seen van.
The hatchback is still a tremendous value in today's world.
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Many ford buyers don’t want ev’s!
Be careful Jim, don't get bedazzled by China, imagine it and then build it here in America using American workers.
The only thing Farley needs to be focused on is Quaility...something the custormer wants, not all the expense stuff that gives more trouble...Ford has had enough quailty problems since he been in charge...and little has changed...other than there pr..
Just delete the entire def system for the consumer, like the military has and you will have a lot of happy people.
Diesel tailpipe emission regulations require DEF so eliminating that is not an option.
Extended range equals EXTENDED PRICE!!! Nobody wants this stuff!!!
Just make a super reliable gas powered non turbo vehicle that is recall free.
That is what EVERYONE wants
Giving customers options for the Super Duty, whether it be ICE or EREV, sounds like the prudent thing to do.
I'd love to see and EREV chassis cab model. Having that large of a generator set already available would make for a lot of nice options that could be swapped onto the back, particularly if it had a pto pump at the other end.
I like the idea of erevs. Power/torque at any speed, you dont need to stop to recharge (buy gas anywhere), and if you're not going far you can do it without buying gas. Assuming it's reliable and uses lfp (so you won't catch fire) I'd be very interested. Hopefully ford doesn't try to stick a giant battery in it since the whole point of erevs is that you dont need a giant heavy battery because you have gas too.