Is FORD Preparing to Release a SLATE Competitor?

[metroshot]

You have to register at Ford to get a live view on Aug 11.

https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/register-ford-next-model-t-moment

I'll be watching as I have a Ford Mach E.

It's supposed to air from Kentucky and talk about the new Ford design studios like the new one in Long Beach, CA.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...ch-electric-vehicle-campus.48077/#post-998239

 

[The Weatherman]

I think this article is referring to a larger F-150 sized EV, not the truck they’re supposed to announce on the 11th. It’s one of the smaller more affordable options they’re referring to in the article.

🤔 I wonder what made them shift their focus to the small, affordable truck?

Yes, that is correct. However the T3 was originally announced as coming 2026, if memory serves. It was delayed once several months back to 2027 and now to 2028. If they keep that up, I’ll be dead and gone. 🤪

 

[Letas]

Yes, that is correct. However the T3 was originally announced as coming 2026, if memory serves. It was delayed once several months back to 2027 and now to 2028. If they keep that up, I’ll be dead and gone. 🤪

I think you have it backwards... The new F150 is being delayed to make room for the T3. They are different.

 

[The Weatherman]

I think you have it backwards... The new F150 is being delayed to make room for the T3. They are different.

Huh. You might want to check your sources again. The article is taking about delaying T3 (New midsized EV truck platform) not the F150. If you’re thinking it’s a 150 Lightning replacement it’s not. At least not a direct replacement. We likely see the Lightning go away when it comes to market, but it not a direct replacement.

There is a smaller, cheaper EV truck platform coming soon that will fit between the Maverick and Ranger assuming the talking heads are correct. That one will be discussed on a live stream from Ford on the 11th of this month.

 

[Letas]

Huh. You might want to check your sources again. The article is taking about delaying T3 (New midsized EV truck platform) not the F150. If you’re thinking it’s a 150 Lightning replacement it’s not. At least not a direct replacement. We likely see the Lightning go away when it comes to market, but it not a direct replacement.

There is a smaller, cheaper EV truck platform coming soon that will fit between the Maverick and Ranger assuming the talking heads are correct. That one will be discussed on a live stream from Ford on the 11th of this month.

I checked my sources again…. It’s the link you provided…..

I can’t tell if I’m being trolled. If so, touche

 

[Doctors Do Little]

I checked my sources again…. It’s the link you provided…..

I can’t tell if I’m being trolled. If so, touche

There won’t be another Lightning…I would be surprised to see a ‘27 Lightning.

 

[AKrietzer]

I thought the new one was going to be made in Louisville? I haven't been following the Ford models too closely, but does this mean they will have 4, or is it 5 pickup - like vehicles? It looks to me like they should offer an EV Maverick or Ranger. The new one looks like a copy of the Hyundai Santa Cruz (which I think should be offered as an EV).

 

[metroshot]

Huh. You might want to check your sources again. The article is taking about delaying T3 (New midsized EV truck platform) not the F150. If you’re thinking it’s a 150 Lightning replacement it’s not. At least not a direct replacement. We likely see the Lightning go away when it comes to market, but it not a direct replacement.

There is a smaller, cheaper EV truck platform coming soon that will fit between the Maverick and Ranger assuming the talking heads are correct. That one will be discussed on a live stream from Ford on the 11th of this month.

That makes sense!

Since the Lightning is not much in demand due to higher pricing, it makes sense to develop a mid size / compact truck.

I'd' go for one in a heartbeat if Slate falls thru as I did have a '22 Lightning (first batch off the line) for a year and found it unusable in Los Angeles....

 

[Doctors Do Little]

That makes sense!

Since the Lightning is not much in demand due to higher pricing, it makes sense to develop a mid size / compact truck.

I'd' go for one in a heartbeat if Slate falls thru as I did have a '22 Lightning (first batch off the line) for a year and found it unusable in Los Angeles....

I feel you. I’m towing a uhaul trailer today and the lightning is getting 1.6miles/kwh while towing at 60mph. I used EA at a Walmart earlier (77kw charge rate) and now am using Tesla (92kw charge rate). Will be glad to unload and dump this trailer soon!

I do admit that this is the smoothest towing vehicle ever, however….amazing really.

 

[sodamo]

Interesting about Lightning availability. Have a friend locally, has a reservatio. 2 months ago, told 8 months. This week couldn’t get an update.