At the opposite end of the spectrum from the Focus RS, Ford will be coming out with an updated Ford Focus EV that will debut next year. It will feature DC fast-charging capability and a 100-mile driving range.
It will be part of a $4.5 billion investment into battery research and 13 new electric vehicles over the next five years. Other vehicles to be part of the investment include a Fusion EV and hybrid, a C-Max hybrid and EV, possibly a Lincoln MKZ hybrid and EV, and perhaps a hybrid Escape.
So plenty to look forward to on the "electrified" front from Ford in the future.
We may not see performance EV vehicles from Ford like the RS for a long while since the deadline for renewed Environmental Protection Agency standards is the 2025 model year. Plenty of time for them to develop a performance electric car like the Model S.
But I do think that's a reason they're not as popular. Don't get me wrong, the EV world is growing. But I think if they made them look a lot more appealing and not like futuristic, spaceship, line-less eggs... they may appeal to more people ? :|
We have performance plug in hybrids but nothing for those who want to go pure electric. Tesla's roadster had great specs and hopefully, Ford can come out with something to fill in this niche.
i heard they have a successor to the roadster in the works, but some people are even going for the Tesla X for their performance fix all while getting what they wanted in a practical vehicle. Seen this from those with money to buy a GLA 45 AMG, and the like.
That's what i heard about as well. Probably to follow after they get a few high volume products out. The Model 3 and a compact utility vehicle should set them up with the funds to go back to a smaller volume but fun segment.
For sure. I think that's what this market really needs to appeal to the higher-end masses. Something very exotic looking, that doesn't cost a quarter million dollars. Fast, Agile, possibly $120k range
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