https://jalopnik.com/gm-and-evgo-partner-to-build-hundreds-of-pull-through-c-1851646750/
Pull-through chargers are available and are majority of newer DCFC these days
We just arrived at our snowbird location and while driving down we noticed numerous trucks filling up at gas stations with large RVs hooked up behind. Commented to my wife that EV charging stations don't have the ability to leave the RV hooked up. Today, it mostly means unhooking, charging, and hooking back up assuming there is a place you can temporarily park the RV. Even if the EV trucks improve dramatically, the charging stations will need to improve also.
Why are you so mean? Your first comment was unnecessary.
The Big battery Silverado EV and Rivians can tow a lot more than 100 Miles. I don't know where you are getting your information.
Because GM built a dedicated EV, it performs better than Ford's non-dedicated EV platform (Bigger battery, Faster charging, and greater efficiency).
To be fair, I do see where he's coming from. There are two main issues with larger evs; high costs, limited ranges, especially when towing. Significantly cheaper, more advanced battery tech rectifies these issues to a degree. As EV tech continues to improve, it stands to reason it'll withstand demanding conditions like towing better than today's current EVs. If dollar per KWH costs continue with this significant downward trajectory, in 5, 10, 15 years, a large battery won't be anywhere near as cost prohibitive as it is today.
I personally believe this EREV thing is a temporary thing for a generation or two of f-150s until battery tech improves enough to produce a future all electric f-150 that's actually profitable.
Some promising news for EVs of the future, especially if this trend continues. I'd bet good money large Ford EVs make a return after a generation gap or two.
I don't see EREV as a permanent solution, just as the best option with current constraints until battery tech and costs improve significantly, which we know they will. Ford is definitely gonna bring back a full f-150 electric once the battery cost starts to make sense.
That would be my concern too, lower margins basically the same as Edge, Escape, Fusion etc., while selling at lower volume most likely!
So what was the point of dropping all of these other vehicles?
Hope I am wrong about all of this though!
Correct and the moment that fact came out regarding Lightning,
there was a lot of pull back in interest/reservations.
Such a shame becaus at its core, Lightning was a good effort.
Really needs better battery tech with 4 times power density
Maybe I’m over thinking what EREV will be, perhaps it is as easy as
Powerboost with a larger PHEV battery that just falls into EREV size,
kinda like what Ford is doing in the Chinese market…
Missing the point as usual. 700 miles is nice to have but the biggest benefit of EREV is being able to tow more than 100 miles which is a non starter for a lot of folks.
My rough Guess is the ER of EREV costs roughly. (ESTIMATE)
Engine= $4500
Fuel system = $1,000
Exhaust emissions = $1,200
Alternator $1,200
$7,900
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$80/kWh in 2030.
By 2030, the ER cost of $7,900 will buy a 99 kWh battery pack.
The 205 KWh Silverado battery would cost $16,400 in 2030 vs $27,300 in 2023
The Concept of an EREV is driven by the perception of EVs' limited range and charging. If that perception changes, the case for them goes away.
Normal people are driving 700 miles non-stop, no matter how much some people say this really happens.