Biker16

The Chevy Equinox is already selling for $34K before Tax credit. The 2026 Bolt EV is Due late next year, starting at 30k before Tax credit.

This is Weird This is from Mazda's Website. Yet it looks to have a connector for CCS. but it can't use DC fast charging. What is the point with only 26 miles of all electric range?

I wanted to keep my opinion out of this, but this is what I see happening. 2022-2024 EU EV targets increased from 10% (2021) to 15% (2024) 2025 EU EV target increases from 15% (2024) to 24% (2025), a 9% jump in one year. In 2024, Legacy automakers will meet the CO2 Standards with their mix of EVs, PHEVs, and HEVs. Due to the regulatory environment, OEMs are focused on selling profitable, higher-margin EVs. In 2025, OEMs will only be able to meet the EU standard with drastically increasing EV sales. This will force OEMs to offer More affordable EVs, like the Puma-E, and lower the price of Existing EVs like the ID.4, ID.3, Capri, Etc. The OEMs hope that the lower costs for batteries and other components will allow lower prices without destroying margins. VW for example, is planning the launch of the low-cost MEB platform ( Id.2 Hatch and CUV) in 2025 and a major refresh of MEB vehicles in 2026. VW will also open its largest battery plant in 2025. IMO, Ford is hedging in Europe with the VW platform and non-optimized ICE-based EV platforms until the Low-cost EV Platform is ready.

No reason to have CCS since it can't fast charge. The NACS Port would be nice to have but Not a need at this point. Quick Refresher in EV charging ports

Stagnation and growth: the European EV… | Transport & Environment Download the Briefing HERE This could explain Ford's perplexing Strategy when it comes to EV pricing. What if Ford intentionally holds back sales of EVs in 2024 to meet the Co2 Targets in 2025? This would explain the curious pricing and the timing to the leunch of their first affordable EV the Puma.

In dysfunctional Organizations the easiest way to get promoted is by saying "no" to anything that entails risk or spending money.

I agree, it looks great. There were major technical compromises due to the Design of VW's MEB platform. The major ones being: Weight: 6,174lbs curb weight Battery: The 86KWh battery, (91KWh Gross) vs EV9's 100KWh and Rivian's 140KWh Poor fast charging: 170Kw vs Ev9's 220Kw. User interface: The car needs buttons.

I think this was VW's Mistake with MEB, which both GM and Hyundai were able to avoid. I think many Automakers approached EV platforms the way they approached the Modular ICE platform with major issues as the technology and strategies matured.

Volkswagen is learning that lesson in realtime.

The pricing is interesting, With the Explorer, Ford isn't offering the Smallest MEB battery, and the The Explorer has more range and more power than the base Mach-E (374 miles to 292 miles and 286 hp vs 268 hp) Due to regulatory requirements, Ford may be selling the Mach E below cost in the UK. FWIW, the UK mandated that 22% of vehicles be EVs in 2024.

keep in mind these prices include Taxes and fees. "For Passenger Vehicles: This is the manufacturer's Recommended 'On the Road' price for the model shown. This price includes (1) delivery to Dealer; (2) VAT at 20%; and (3) First Registration Fees comprising 12 months Government Vehicle Excise Duty, DVLA First Registration Fee and estimated cost of number plates. This price also includes a Ford Customer Saving where this is available."

A proper City EV. This may be Ford's first EV hit in the EU.

Volkswagen's low-cost ID.2 EV is on track, SUV version to follow

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volkswagen-overhaul-entire-electric-car-line-up-2026 Volkswagen will launch heavily updated versions of its ID models from 2026 as part of a significant upgrade to the MEB architecture on which they are based. VW R&D boss Kai Grünitz confirmed the developments to Autocar at the Los Angeles motor show, as well as the launch of a new ID 2 SUV concept car at the 2025 Munich motor show, a 2025 revamp for the Polo, a slimming down of the brand’s combustion-engined range when Euro 7 emissions regulations kick in next year, and the role Rivian will play in the development of future VWs. Grünitz said the “huge improvements” from 2026 to the current ID range will include an all-new look that is “going back to where we came from”, as well as improvements in battery costs and overall performance and new functionality.

Where is all money going?