Ford to Offer Extended-Range EV Variants of SUVs, Trucks
Ford, which last year said it planned to offer at least one hybrid option with every model in its North American lineup by the end of the decade as it adjusts to consumer demand, now adds a twist to that plan.
As Bloomberg reports, the Blue Oval automaker wants to offer extended-range EV variants of SUVs, crossovers and pickups, including the Super Duty.
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It’s a strategy that’s not unlike Ram’s, which has moved up the launch of the Ram 1500 Ramcharger and pushed back the all-electric Ram 1500 REV, as well as Scout’s, the new Volkswagen-owned brand that aims to release an SUV and pickup with both EV and EREV variants beginning in 2027.
The thing with EREVs, which rely exclusively on electric motors for propulsion, is that they use a smaller battery and incorporate an internal combustion engine acting as a generator to charge the battery on the go. Drivers can always stop by a public charging station and plug in, but the gas engine brings extra convenience and peace of mind when chargers are less accessible or when cold temperatures significantly limit range, for example.
In Ford’s case, EREVs won’t arrive until 2027 at the earliest. It’s not immediately clear which models will get the technology first or where they’ll be manufactured.
As a reminder, the company has cancelled plans to build three-row electric SUVs in Oakville, Ontario (replacing them with Super Duty trucks starting in 2026) and delayed other electric models, including the second-generation F-150 Lightning.
"We have built a plan that gives our customers maximum choice and plays to our strengths," CEO Jim Farley said last August, adding that Ford has "learned a lot" from its EV business so far.