TEN EP. 388 - F150 DELIVERIES HAPPEN, FF-91'S TRUE RESERVATION NUMBERS, CUSTOMERS PICK LEGACY FIRST

EV Channels Review

This episode of TEN covers a range of EV news, with a significant focus on the start of Ford F-150 Lightning retail deliveries, marking a milestone for the electric pickup segment. The reviewer highlights the Platinum trim F-150 Lightning as the first to be delivered to a customer, Nicholas Schmidt. Other key stories include Faraday Future's surprisingly low reservation numbers (401) for the FF91, raising concerns about the startup's viability. The episode also touches on Euro NCAP safety ratings, the BYD Seal's launch, and a study indicating mainstream buyers trust legacy automakers over EV startups. Polestar's partnership with StoreDot for faster charging technology and Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess's ambition to overtake Tesla by 2025 are also discussed. The review notes the importance of these developments for the broader EV market.