FORD KILLS THE LIGHTNING AND SHAKES UP ITS EV LINEUP WITH AN EREV

EV Channels Review

Ford has announced a significant pivot in its EV strategy, leading to the discontinuation of the current F-150 Lightning BEV and the cancellation of the T3 electric truck project. The next-generation F-150 Lightning will be an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), utilizing electric motors for propulsion but incorporating a generator for longer trips. This move, along with the repurposing of battery plants for energy storage and the shift of the Tennessee plant to gas/hybrid production, is seen as a step backward by the reviewer, despite acknowledging the challenging market conditions and disappointing EV truck sales across the industry. While Ford claims continued commitment to the Mustang Mach-E, the overall strategy shift raises concerns about the company's long-term EV vision and global competitiveness. The reviewer expresses disappointment with the cancellation of the T3 and the BEV Lightning, finding the pivot to EREVs and hybrids concerning for the future of EVs.