Update: Ford's EV 'Model T moment' Announced

[sodamo]

Glad I hadn’t pinned my hopes on Ford. Come on Slate 🤙🤙🤙

 

[AZFox]

I think the natural marketing one-two punch of a Small Pickup + Minimalist Ethos is underappreciated.

And Slate's Unique Proposition has more to offer besides just that, like ability to wrap (and, importantly, re-wrap!), convert to an SUV or Electric Panel Van at any time, DIY appeal, etc...

I wouldn't choose the Ford if it cost significantly less for a "similar configuration" -- which is technically impossible because they're really different horses for different courses.

 

[ClarD]

Imagine if Ford tried this again: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Ranger_EV

A coworker has a Chevy S-10 EV.

 

[zipn]

I think the biggest problem with this from Ford is calling it a model-T moment. There's really nothing revolutionary here. A low-cost entry level EV on a skateboard built with large components pre-assembled on multiple lines.

If anything the SLATE is doings this differently with a no-dealer model and plastic body panels. In addition the approach of a single model coming down the line with after-manufacturing modifications is much more of a "model-T" moment than what Ford cooked up.

'I'm not against Ford offering a low cost EV (truck/suv/sedan). Competition improves the breed for everyone, but they blew it when they raised expectations to 'next model-T' territory.

If they would have debuted an EREV with a small rotary ICE range extender, a small battery with 100/500 mile range AND get it to market under $30K (add a 48 volt DC low-voltage architecture); now THAT would have been something!

 

[Doctors Do Little]

I think the biggest problem with this from Ford is calling it a model-T moment. There's really nothing revolutionary here. A low-cost entry level EV on a skateboard built with large components pre-assembled on multiple lines.

If anything the SLATE is doings this differently with a no-dealer model and plastic body panels. In addition the approach of a single model coming down the line with after-manufacturing modifications is much more of a "model-T" moment than what Ford cooked up.

'I'm not against Ford offering a low cost EV (truck/suv/sedan). Competition improves the breed for everyone, but they blew it when they raised expectations to 'next model-T' territory.

If they would have debuted an EREV with a small rotary ICE range extender, a small battery with 100/500 mile range AND get it to market under $30K (add a 48 volt DC low-voltage architecture); now THAT would have been something!

YES! This! I'd be in the market for this at >$30K.

 

[Letas]

YES! This! I'd be in the market for this at >$30K.

that’d be something. Half the price of a scout harvester!

 

[Doctors Do Little]

that’d be something. Half the price of a scout harvester!

I like the looks of the Scout vehicles, but 2027 production time frame? Guess it would be weird if I traded in my Lightning for a Scout in 2 years, right after taking delivery of my Slate!? All of this waiting is chaffing me.