Ford electric SUV will compete against Tesla Model Y with targeted electric range of above 500 km; will be an affordable vehicle
Ford has set its hopes high just like every other global auto brand in terms of commercializing the all-electric mobility solutions. As part of it, the Blue Oval has targeted zero emission based long range EV which is likely to compete against the likes of Tesla’s Model Y. The first piece in the puzzle has been spilled now as some details have emerged recently.
In a conversation with Yahoo, Ford’s Chief Technology Officer Raj Nair has stated that the full-electric crossover will be for the masses as it will be an affordable model. Moreover, it is confirmed to have high level of electric driving range. He reckons Ford has the technology path responsible for getting to a mileage of more than 300 miles (could be above 500 km) while being competitive and affordable.
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Ford seems to be aiming at launching this all-new affordable SUV when Tesla arrives with the Model Y. The latter is essentially a baby Model X and sits right on the entry-level slab of the electric vehicle maker. Elon Musk has not officially revealed any information about the Model Y but it is said to be based on a new flexible platform that could underpin further products along the line in the future.
With Ford having set its eyes on above 500 km range on a single charge, Tesla could be focussing on doing the extra miles. It certainly has the head start by being a full-fledged EV manufacturer already and has invested heavily already on the future products. Ford’s Nair says the competition is welcomed and more the penetration better will the economies of scale be.
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In addition to the development of the electric crossover, Ford is also investing $4.5 billion into exploring the uncharted territory of electrified mobility. A hybrid Mustang is tipped to be introduced by the end of this decade while the F-150 truck and the Transit van are also in the pipeline to get electric versions according to several reports.
Source: Yahoo