Ford Ranger EV Seemingly Confirmed As First Low Cost Vehicle

[AzScorpion]

So the title makes you think there's going to be a low cost Ranger coming soon. Yet there's no indication of price (which there should be considering the headline) just that it would be launching in 2027. I'm sure once it actually is produced it will be grossly over their expected price. Just like the crossover they referred to in this article which was "supposed" to be $25K and is now up to $30K. Honestly I'm more excited to see what the new PHEV Ranger is going to be like but I'm sure this too will be so high priced it wont make the switch worth it.

https://fordauthority.com/2024/08/ford-ranger-ev-seemingly-confirmed-as-first-low-cost-vehicle/

Earlier this year, we learned that Ford has had a skunkworks team developing a low-cost EV platform in total secrecy for the past couple of years. Originally, reports indicated that the first model to utilize this platform would be a $25k (now $30k) crossover slated to launch in late 2026, followed by a compact pickup and dedicated rideshare vehicle, rumored to be built at the Louisville Assembly plant, which currently produces the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair. However, that’s apparently not the case at all, as the first vehicle riding on that platform now seems destined to be the Ford Ranger EV.

In its rather massive announcement today, FoMoCo stated that “the first affordable vehicle off this new platform will be a mid-sized electric pickup launching in 2027 that is expected to cater to customers who want more for their money – more range, more utility, more useability.” While it didn’t come out and specifically say that this vehicle is the Ford Ranger EV, it makes sense, given the fact that the current Ranger is the automaker’s only mid-size pickup at the moment.

There have also been plenty of rumors surrounding the possibility of a Ford Ranger EV that have trickled out in recent years, with one indicating such a model was set to launch before 2030. As Ford Authority reported late last month, the Ranger is also reportedly set to receive a mid-cycle refresh for 2026, as well as perhaps a more comprehensive redesign in 2029 or 2030 – which may be accompanied by the launch of an all-electric version of the pickup.

A plug-in hybrid version of the Ranger just debuted for select global markets nearly one year ago, and it will reportedly come to the U.S. as well – though that hasn’t happened yet. Regardless, we do know that Ford plans to add a hybrid powertrain option to its entire ICE lineup by 2030, so an electrified Ranger of some sort is seemingly inevitable.

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[MountainGoat]

The article quotes Fords "massive announcement" with a link that doesn't have the quote. Even searching the quote comes back with only other forums. The top tier journalism I've come to expect.

 

[LawnMM]

Rant on!

Worst idea ever...

That said, if you want one, have at it. Me? Forget it. It's dumb. I live in Colorado. You get stuck on a mountain pass you aren't going to have battery power long.

Then you're only charging up via a flat tire or somebody dragging a diesel generator out to you. No thanks. I've driven through some of the most insane snow ?️ conditions I honestly don't know, other than our patience and guidance from above, how we made it through safely.

Frickin EV ain't up to that challenge. It's an urban yuppy idea. Fine for commuting and that's about it.

Don't get me started about environmental impact because the electricity you're charging it with isn't produced by unicorn ? farts and rainbows. You're not saving any trees or tree frogs.

 

[AzScorpion]

The article quotes Fords "massive announcement" with a link that doesn't have the quote. Even searching the quote comes back with only other forums. The top tier journalism I've come to expect.

Sadly journalism (just about all journalism) today is dead. They're not much more than glorified tabloid writers who give you click bait headlines with zero substance!

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

I’m trying to figure out how FA gleaned “Ranger EV” from an announcement about a platform for a “compact” pickup and talk of crossovers, Corsairs, Escapes, and a ride share vehicle.

Sounds like if it’s a pickup, it would be a Maverick.

 

[AzScorpion]

I’m trying to figure out how FA gleaned “Ranger EV” from an announcement about a platform for a “compact” pickup and talk of crossovers, Corsairs, Escapes, and a ride share vehicle.

Sounds like if it’s a pickup, it would be a Maverick.

They were covering all their bases. When one of them comes out with an EV they can say they were right. Hey, even a broken clock is right twice a day. ?

 

[VegasP11]

Rant on!

Worst idea ever...

That said, if you want one, have at it. Me? Forget it. It's dumb. I live in Colorado. You get stuck on a mountain pass you aren't going to have battery power long.

Then you're only charging up via a flat tire or somebody dragging a diesel generator out to you. No thanks. I've driven through some of the most insane snow ? conditions I honestly don't know, other than our patience and guidance from above, how we made it through safely.

Frickin EV ain't up to that challenge. It's an urban yuppy idea. Fine for commuting and that's about it.

Don't get me started about environmental impact because the electricity you're charging it with isn't produced by unicorn ? farts and rainbows. You're not saving any trees or tree frogs.

 

[NotBudule2]

Well we've all seen the future and these guys ain't fighting over lithium or charger hogs and shocking each other with EV plugs , GASTOWN !!!

 

[OGMix376]

If I may take a stab at figuring the price of a EV Ranger…(no I’m not going to maths this?.) but I would take the price difference of a f150 vs Ranger (comparable trim levels obviously) then look at the price of a lightning (the EV not the fun one form the early 90’s and 2000’s.) vs a gasser f150.. take that price difference and apply it to the range platform and I’d say that would get you a slightly real world retail (with current dollar value anyway.. 2027 is a bit of time away.. but I highly doubt it’ll actually be a reflection of the word low cost affordable.)

spit ball number I’d say it’s gonna be a $55k-60k truck with who knows what kinda dealer markup they will slap on the new version of sliced bread.

also second thing is I wonder if anyone has ventured into putting the Ranger though the Southern California ev conversion company that uses the Tesla model S drive motors to convert gassers to ev…(they do have a pretty hot looking m3 that just eats tires like nobodies business.)

Tesla did a lot of cool things with their cars but they just don’t have a style (especially the cyber truck.) that I’m onboard with.. the rivian to because that thing is an eyesore. Lucid air is kinda meh looking but just like tesla they’re stooopid fast and definitely big steps in technology in their own rights…
F150 lightning looks like a truck which is great but you could get that or a bullet proof mini tank (cybertruck) with in the same dollars that would be flying outta your bottom to get it….so atleast the ranger ev will be sub 100k but in my mind like the previously stated they’re not much good for outdoorsy fun, they’re fancy technological innovations and to a degree rolling artwork (modern art but still.. i consider engineering and complexity a form of art.) still just commute worthy not adventure worthy.. anyway my rant completed ?

 

[Fordup]

So it will be a 6000 pound ranger with longer range batteries. Let's just guess $10 a pound and call it $60k plus inflation rate from now until released. Just throw a generator and gas tank in the bed and a perfect hybrid .

 

[LawnMM]

Nope, I'm surrounded by pretentious EV drivers, can't stand em or their silly vehicles

Then they're stuck on the side of the road with dead batteries calling AAA like it's going to show up with a gas can full of D Cells ?

 

[MountainGoat]

Nope, I'm surrounded by pretentious EV drivers, can't stand em or their silly vehicles

Then they're stuck on the side of the road with dead batteries calling AAA like it's going to show up with a gas can full of D Cells ?

If it were me in your position I'd carry a gas can in my truck. When I see them on the side of the road I'd pull over and offer to refuel them pretending not to realize it's an EV. Even as they insist the gas won't help and get more and more agitated I'd keep bothering them, pretending to not understand what an EV is and keep offering the gas. Finally I'd shrug and say OK, poor the gas in my own truck and drive off, possibly doing a burnout as I leave. Just an idea.

 

[LawnMM]

If it were me in your position I'd carry a gas can in my truck. When I see them on the side of the road I'd pull over and offer to refuel them pretending not to realize it's an EV. Even as they insist the gas won't help and get more and more agitated I'd keep bothering them, pretending to not understand what an EV is and keep offering the gas. Finally I'd shrug and say OK, poor the gas in my own truck and drive off, possibly doing a burnout as I leave. Just an idea.

 

[OGMix376]

So it will be a 6000 pound ranger with longer range batteries. Let's just guess $10 a pound and call it $60k plus inflation rate from now until released. Just throw a generator and gas tank in the bed and a perfect hybrid .

Having the extra weight makes it even easier to purchase as a company vehicle to write it off on taxes (vehicles weighing over 5,000lbs..which i believe the Ranger already fits this requirement…also my aunt purchased a tesla and was able to get a good portion of the expense on her return.)…
So honestly as a company fleet vehicle I think it would be a nice option, but ev ranger as a consumer vehicle (considering the folks who buy off road capable vehicles.) idk doesn’t seem like a good option (unless the distance of charge can be pushed beyond 500 miles and the off grid charging issue has a reasonable solution.)

 

[GreyAreaRanger]

Anyone remember when ford said that people will get the Lightning for a starting price of 40k? Or the hybrid Maverick for 20K? They then claimed to not have known how popular either would be and jacked up the prices so that the prices were unreasonable for the target audiences?

I bet Pepperidge Farms remembers.

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