Ford kills the All-Electric F-150
4 days ago
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- Ford is shifting its EV manufacturing plans due to weakened domestic support and customer enthusiasm.
- The company now aims for hybrids, extended-range electrics, and battery-electric models to make up 50% of sales by 2030, up from the previous 40% target.
- Ford will no longer produce a large all-electric truck and will repurpose a Tennessee EV plant for gas-powered cars.
- The next-gen F-150 Lightning will be an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), offering over 700 miles of range.
- Ford plans to launch an affordable midsize electric pickup in 2027, starting at around $30,000.
- Excess battery capacity will be used for a new energy-storage business producing LFP batteries for utilities and data centers.
- Ford canceled an all-electric commercial van for Europe and will partner with Renault to develop small EVs for the European market.
- A new gas-powered commercial van for North America is also in the works.