forpeterssakeMar 22, 2024

Ford is working on a $25,000 compact EV

Small EVs are a big market abroad—a stark contrast to the gigantic offerings like the Ford F-150 Lightning and the plethora of electric SUVs that are prevalent in the U.S. But the small EV market here is growing, and Ford is getting in on the action. The automaker is pivoting to smaller—and cheaper—electric vehicles....

https://www.fastcompany.com/91064581/ford-is-working-on-a-25000-compact-ev

Ford is working on a $25,000 compact EV

The small EV market is growing, and U.S. automakers need to compete with their Chinese counterparts on cheaper options.

Fast Company
Show threadTropicalDingdongMar 22, 2024
i Need a base range of 240 miles. Less then that and no can.
Show threadPlantJamMar 22, 2024
Is this for road trip purposes, or do you actually drive 200+ miles any given day? If it’s the latter, that would easily be 50k+ miles per year.
Show threadWooster
There are reasonable reasons for wanting a greater range than you expect to use on a regular basis. Not the least of which is a power outage or your own home charger choosing an inopportune moment to kick the bucket, as you are your own gas station manager.
Mar 22, 2024 at 6:42pmWeb
Show threaddeurMar 22, 2024
What the fuck? Have you not heard of public charging infrastructure?
Show threadWoosterMar 22, 2024
Yes, and I personally would rather avoid paying a premium over the electricity I can get at home. If I intend to stick to that, then I have to be prepared for when Murphy shows his unwelcome face.
Show threadTropicalDingdongMar 22, 2024

What the fuck? Have you not heard of public charging infrastructure?

Tell me you know fuck about shit when it comes to public charging infrastructure without telling me you know fuck about shit when it comes to public charging infrastructure. Public charging SUUUUUUCKS. All the apps suck. You have to give your CC information to god knows who half the time. At least 3 of the chargers are down AT ALL TIMES. Is there even a station there? Who the fuck knows? Also, where the fuck is the station. It says it should be here, but it isnt? Oh its behind that dumpster where those chronic ass mfrs are smoking fentanyl. Cool. Oh the charging companies website is down for scheduled maintenance? I have have not a fucking clue who this company is so how would I know their maintenance schedule. The QR code does work. Oh it does work and it took my money. Fuck now I have to call their customer service. Ok what time is it in India? They don’t own this charger any more? Why is their gum on the handle of the charger? Oh thats not… OH DEAR GOD ITS NOT GUM! WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE PARKING LOT CLOSES IN 10 MINUTES I NEED AT LEAST AN HOUR OF CHARGE TO GET HOME! HOW DO YOU KNOW I"M NOT A CUSTOMER!?

We’re now driving again at 1% charge. Its 3AM and we’re still not home from the airport. I guess we can try the Safeway?