Poll: Who here is interested in Buying the New Ford EV Midsize Pickup in 2027

[rtphokie]

It might be my next truck, in 10 years, especially if the range is good and the bed is a bit bigger, but I don't buy the first model year... ever.

I do appreciate you early adopters and applaud you working out the bugs for us that prefer to wait.

 

[NHRider]

I have interest, but there is WAY too much that needs to be revealed before I would ever commit sight/spec unknown. It certainly holds promise, but we shall see.....

 

[icegradner]

Had to vote no. Not because I’m anti EV, it’s just that after getting the Maverick, buying another Ford is simply a non starter for me. Too many mechanical issues due to choices of parts suppliers, electrical and software problems with their vehicles for my liking. By the time I’m ready for my next vehicle, likely in the 2030’s, I honestly hope I don’t need a truck anymore anyways.

 

[Escapologist]

Figures...

I got a steal of a deal a few years back on some high high tech teflon coated and reinforced tape, with super duper adhesive. I always planned to sheath/shield the bottom of the valance on any "worth it" vehicle with it, that I might go off pavement. The theory being that if it slides super well it won't drag and pull off or get ground down. The only problem is, I can't remember the particular "safe place" I put it in and buggered if I am going to buy a replacement roll at $500 or whatever the official price was.

Remembered what the hell it was..
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40068311/
"3M 5151"
Got to thinking I might remember where the hell it is.

I think Uline carries the stuff but price is eyewatering, $500 might be on the mark for Canadian pricing.

Gotta figure surface prep/priming for that fancy schmanzy adhesive, won't do shit if it don't stay on.

 

[Darryl]

Well then to add insult to injury the cost of public charging is OUT OF CONTROL. Prices have skyrocketed. Charging at home is the only way it makes any sense. 95% of most peoples driving is local stuff so you just don't think about charging, but when if you need to take that road trip you are going to pay for it. Anyone who cannot charge at home should not own an EV is my personal opinion.

My thoughts: I take road trips 2 or 3 times yearly. The rest of my driving is near home. So even if public charging is cost slightly more than gas it wouldn't matter since I drive about 600 miles weekly when near home . So the cost savings charging at home will More than make up for the occasional extra cost on road trips many times over. My concern will be charger availability on road trips. My road trips are usually the same two or three places. So if chargers are available on that route, I'd seriously consider an EV as my main or even only vehicle. If not. Then I wouldn't

 

[Fibrepunk]

Ford’s track record with new vehicle platforms speaks for itself and it’s not good.

For starters I don’t believe they will ever produce a $30k pick up EV no matter how barebones, stripped down, old battery technology they use - and if they DO produce it they will only use it as a marketing ploy at the $30k pick up would be a unicorn.

But even if they can deliver it at $40k the anticipated range is going to be 200 miles and that’s a just a non-starter for me.

I enjoyed the shit out of my Model 3 when I had it but no way does a Ford EV pick up make sense or I would go buy a $45k f150 lightning or a used one for $35k.

At best, $30k before the required delivery/destination charge. Just like how the 2022 Maverick XL Hybrid for $19,995 before the required delivery/destination charge, to claim you can buy a new truck for under $20k.

 

[Cherokee]

Had to vote no. Not because I’m anti EV, it’s just that after getting the Maverick, buying another Ford is simply a non starter for me. Too many mechanical issues due to choices of parts suppliers, electrical and software problems with their vehicles for my liking. By the time I’m ready for my next vehicle, likely in the 2030’s, I honestly hope I don’t need a truck anymore anyways.

I’ll always want and have a truck, hated being without one.

Same principle as a condom or a pew pew,
I’d rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

I’m Never without either thank you very much. :’P

 

[zen_]

My thoughts: I take road trips 2 or 3 times yearly. The rest of my driving is near home. So even if public charging is cost slightly more than gas it wouldn't matter since I drive about 600 miles weekly when near home . So the cost savings charging at home will More than make up for the occasional extra cost on road trips many times over. My concern will be charger availability on road trips. My road trips are usually the same two or three places. So if chargers are available on that route, I'd seriously consider an EV as my main or even only vehicle. If not. Then I wouldn't

This describes a lot of people who are not retired and traveling, or traveling for work when you actually analyze your driving. That, or a surprising number of folks who never drive beyond a day trip distance.

Also have to consider that in a theoretical future where EV cost plummet, we build SMRs and invest heavily in power distribution, public charging gets better, all is well (seems like a fantasy, but for the sake of argument), a family that did take 1 big road trip a year or such could just rent a gas van and come way out ahead still.

 

[MLowe05]

Voted.. Maybe.

I am both a former and current Tesla owner, and the anti-EV sentiment has never made sense to me. There are people who have very valid reasons for not buying an EV - their use case, where they live, that kind of thing. But most people I talk to who are anti-EV are the same type of people who daily an F-250 SuperDuty because they might need to tow a jet ski once a year. EVs are the future, even if oil outlasts all of us commenting.

Now, Ford is another story. I love the Maverick, but Ford botched the launch and then the fast price increases.. the recalls. I'm not sure on Ford. I will take a look, but I think I might own the only Ford I care to right now.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Voted.. Maybe.

I am both a former and current Tesla owner, and the anti-EV sentiment has never made sense to me. There are people who have very valid reasons for not buying an EV - their use case, where they live, that kind of thing. But most people I talk to who are anti-EV are the same type of people who daily an F-250 SuperDuty because they might need to tow a jet ski once a year. EVs are the future, even if oil outlasts all of us commenting.

Now, Ford is another story. I love the Maverick, but Ford botched the launch and then the fast price increases.. the recalls. I'm not sure on Ford. I will take a look, but I think I might own the only Ford I care to right now.

Maverick is sold

Since you sold in Nov 2022.
Did buy another one?

 

[24hrsun]

My thoughts: I take road trips 2 or 3 times yearly. The rest of my driving is near home. So even if public charging is cost slightly more than gas it wouldn't matter since I drive about 600 miles weekly when near home . So the cost savings charging at home will More than make up for the occasional extra cost on road trips many times over. My concern will be charger availability on road trips. My road trips are usually the same two or three places. So if chargers are available on that route, I'd seriously consider an EV as my main or even only vehicle. If not. Then I wouldn't

To find out if you are a good candidate for an EV use Plugshare and A Better Route planner to see what the charging infrastructure looks like. If you are on the main beaten path like major highways and interstates you likely already have charging along the routes to where you want to go. Of course make sure to check your destination as well. While family and friends are willing to allow people to plug in while visiting many times it is a real pain so having local charging options once you get where you are going to avoid some of the hassle can be a real benefit. The charging infrastructure is filling in. Even Walmart is now starting to roll out charging infrastructure along with bigger players like Loves, Pilot/Flying J, and Ionna. This does not appear to be slowing down. By 2030 it should be pretty convenient for a lot of people to get a charge if they need one.

 

[Traegorn]

I voted maybe not because I wouldn't want one, but just because I probably wouldn't get one in 2027 -- because I plan on using my Maverick until the wheels fall off, and I just need the one truck.

Like the oldest Mavs will only be five years old when this thing comes out. I think even most of us who like EVs who own Mavericks won't be picking it up because, again, we already have Mavericks.

 

[atomguy245]

Let's get real about the $30k starting price 2 years from now. The new Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf EVs which are compacts will barely start under $30k in 2026. A larger EV shaped like a pick up is NOT going to be $30k. A better comparison would be the 2026 Chevy Equinox EV. Mid sized, 300 miles of range, now starting at close to $37k. And there's no way Ford is going to want to step on the Maverick's pricing too much. I hope it has a mid gate feature.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

What if, you don't want to stay on a pre assigned route? Like
How much of your battery capacity out of 150 mile range Maverick, are you willing to use before you want to plug-in?
Are you comfortable running it down to "25 miles" in winter/hills.
Or
You have a full charge. You've driven 25 miles out of town and you come upon these signs.....
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Is our ability to explore the country now limited to charging stations i.e. the electric leash. A good way to keep the population where you want them. Is to limit their ability to wander.
With this smiple $20 ICE Range extender and 5 gallons of gas. You can extend the range of a EcoBoost or hybrid more than 100 miles. How do you do that with an EV?
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Yeah I'm old, but I still see ICE as giving a person the freedom and abilty to travel where you want. It is pretty much unlimited with gas. Very limiting with EV.

 

[Escapologist]

Calculate a different one?

"Rumours" 1977, Track 5.