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.

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i Need a base range of 240 miles. Less then that and no can.

lol. This type of stuff is exactly what I expect to see if Ford even manages to deliver on this.

Fedi is full of conversations about how “we need small cheap EVs. This is why you’re not selling EVs”.

When it gets here, that same group will have a laundry list of further requirements as reasons why they will not be buying the thing they said they wanted.

I say all this as an EV owner (go Polestar!).

Well you get states like Florida who pass bills that restrict direct sales to consumers by manufacturers insuring there is a median which will inevitably drive prices up.

wtsp.com/…/67-605053eb-3335-4ed5-94cd-a539740e012…

I agree that’s some major bullshit. Why should cars be any different than anything else we buy? Imagine a dealership model for computers or… clothes or anything else.