As Ford Authority recently reported, The Blue Oval plans on adding a variety of extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) to its lineup in the coming years, which are vehicles that combine large battery packs with gas engines that can, in some cases, drive the rear wheels, and in others, simply provide power back to the battery when needed. This concept is appealing in that it gives consumers the same sort of benefits a pure EV does without the same sort of range and charging concerns. However, one thing remains to be seen – will consumers embrace EREVs?
Currently, EREVs aren’t really a thing yet, at least, until the Ram 1500 Ramcharger and Scout Terra/Traveler debut in the coming months and years. Regardless, Ford CEO Jim Farley has admitted that such models hold a lot of promise, seemingly as a suitable bridge between hybrids/plug-in hybrids and pure battery-electric vehicles as we wait for EV technology to progress further.
Last June, Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that he believes extended-range EVs are “a bigger part of the solution” to the problem of pure EV adoption, and a recent report 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. Thus, all of this begs the question – will consumers gravitate toward EREVs, which could offer a significant amount of all-electric driving range coupled with the ability to travel much further on gas power when needed? Let us know if you would consider purchasing an EREV in the poll below!
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Oh yes. range is important however Price is even more important...That $50-55k number is super important because that is where you can sell the most EV at that price range.
$70k+....your reducing the amount on who can afford it...hence less buyers.
And please ford....we are talking about MSRP pricing. savvy buyers like myself can see the writing on what dealers are doing and incentives they might be pocketing from it.
Sell me a $55k MSRP Ev truck with a longer range battery, and i would BUY ONE TODAY!!
No. Sadly I wouldn't buy anything from Ford anymore after all their quality problems.
Ford has a chance to redeem themselves with EREVs. Since there aren't any EREVs currently on the market--if Ford applies itself (I see the eyerolls)--they could seize "first mover advantage" and create a stellar product and become the gold standard of EREVs which would go a long way in improving their quality reputation. But Ford has to get it right the first time.
I have never bought nor seriously considered an EV, but I am looking forward to the EREVs that are slated and would seriously consider one. In fact, I have been looking at the forthcoming EREV Scout Terra Harvester with a lot of interest. Why an EREV? Because you get portable power without range limitations. Also, you have more "fuel" options. You can either plug in or fuel up. Take your pick. Something I see in the Terra that I like and I hope Ford considers is that they are keeping physical buttons. The space age otherworldly interiors do not appeal to me. It's a pickup, not a spaceship. It gets cold. You wear gloves. You do work. Screens are just a pain to deal with. EVs have always had impressive torque numbers, and whisper quiet temperature control for boondockers is appealing (no generator kicking on) but the infrastructure for EVs is woefully insufficient and will be for decades. EREVs are the logical next step in the auto evolution.
Zero desire for an EV, but would love more AWD V8 hybrid optioned vehicles.
If it is a sedan or a sports coupe, yes. If it is n SUV or a crossover, no.
If Ford builds a EREV F-250, count me in. Other than range, electric powertrains outperform combustion engines. Otherwise I'll be in Scout's showroom ordering one with a front bench. First year production quality can't be worse than the brand that's literally been doing trucks longer than anyone else.
We will never buy an EV.