I’d take the price hike still since the BAMR was an added on option, not a standard feature.   I also can’t wait to find out that the non opening piece of glass costs the same as an option as the opening one…

Why aren't we talking about styling direction for Transit? 😆 It is the most iconic Ford. Certainly the one that is sold in most places.     

Whether it made sense to some prospective buyers or not before, it now makes $7,500 less sense which is what matters most IMO.  In fairness many other competing EVs are essentially in same boat, with lowest-cost models getting hit hardest as a percent of purchase price.  I think eliminating tax credit will also hurt Tesla considerably since their cheapest models make up most of their business.  Change will likely hurt Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf disproportionately also, along with cheapest Hyundai and Kia.

For many, yes, but not all.  IMO that’s how change probably has to happen in this case.  Adoption rate in the affordable segment could start slow and build from there.  I agree that large-car owners are less likely to downsize a huge amount so not worth pursuing them, but I believe a significant segment of the population, including those who enjoy riding motorcycles, scooters and bikes may try them, especially the young and those who can afford one as a pseudo toy and or extra city-car vehicle.  If cars prove fun, low-cost, and safe enough for the price, other buyers should follow.  Key IMO is to make them feel cool/desirable to own, not because they’re cheap.

The battery management systems (BMS ) on older EVs are known for poor battery wear.    Lower cost replacements exist for for some models on this list. There is a large market for replacement batteries for Leafs and I3s plus there is a growing market used EV batteries.    Old BMW i3 Gets Double The Range With This New Chinese Battery    

F-series and Expy/Navi have it. Aviator as well (did it lose the opening option too, or just Explorer?)   I'd imagine Nautilus has one?

Gee, I sold auto parts from 1966 to 1996 and I've been repairing my own cars for longer. Pontiacs had timing chain issues. The only other GM issue was starters. The only other GM issue was starters.  Same for Chrysler and Ford.  And that was it!  Mid-80's Fords had Control Module issues. It was mounted in front wheel housing. You loosened two bolts and unplugged electrical connections and in 5 minutes you were done. There were only three headlight part numbers that fit GM, Chrysler and Ford. A fourth was the 6 Volt for VW Beetles. Fifteen air filter part numbers were all you needed for all three mfrs.  There were no recalls. We've made no progress!  On a side note, Farley says AI will eliminate 50 % of white collar jobs. What are these people going to do?  Watch and listen to the lyrics of the link below. Virtually nothing has change in 60 years! Very sad.  In Terminator 2, the young John Connor says to the original Terminator (Arnold), "We're not going to make it, are we?" The Terminator says, "You have a tendency to destroy yourselves."  We haven't learned a damn thing from the Terminator and Matrix movies!!!!   (819) Barry McGuire - Eve Of Destruction - YouTube  

Was Explorer the last vehicle with BAMR?

I have the 30 way adjustable seat.

That's good to hear. Hope this addresses the "Not Invented Here Syndrome" that has bedeviled Ford for such a long time