Ford is ditching self-driving tech update in low-cost cars

[Maxx]

Majority of people are looking for an A to B car they can afford to buy and to own. Having that option is in FORD's DNA.

https://www.the-sun.com/motors/13642308/ford-ceo-jim-farley-low-cost-electric-vehicles/

The thing I love the most about my Pro is that it was the best bang for the buck of all options I had at the time. I hope they come up with a two wheel drive ranger EV that is even less expensive. What would you buy if you had limited income and had access to all EVs on the planet?

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[Whammy Bar]

Plug in Prius.

My regular non plug in Prius was the best car I ever owned. Cheap to operate. Beyond reliable. Able to fit just about everything you wanted in it.

It was one of the best "appliances" out there

 

[gbuydos]

I think cheap EVs ($25-$30k) will still be a middle class, second car option, I just don't see these cars as an all around savior. The cheap Corollas, Hyundai's, Kia's, etc. will be for the majority of people who only can afford one car. The can drive anywhere, no fueling issues, and don't have the hassles a BEV has for a primary vehicle.

Now maybe, if a $15k-$20k EV were to come out, that might be a game changer.

 

[Firn]

Plug in Prius.

My regular non plug in Prius was the best car I ever owned. Cheap to operate. Beyond reliable. Able to fit just about everything you wanted in it.

It was one of the best "appliances" out there

Gaaaa! I want to hate this comment but it's absolutely spot on.

The prius, even though it is slow, noisy, ugly, and hated, is also the best A to B car you can find for the money. It's reasonably inexpensive, cheap to run, and one of the most reliable cars out there.

 

[Newton]

I think cheap EVs ($25-$30k) will still be a middle class, second car option, I just don't see these cars as an all around savior. The cheap Corollas, Hyundai's, Kia's, etc. will be for the majority of people who only can afford one car. The can drive anywhere, no fueling issues, and don't have the hassles a BEV has for a primary vehicle.

Now maybe, if a $15k-$20k EV were to come out, that might be a game changer.

They already exist, just go to cargurus used section. This is a problem for the industry, used cars are much better than they were back in the day and we have a lot more resources (like carfax) to make it less likely that you are buying a complete rebuilt lemon. This is why Ford’s latest strategy is challenging, would you rather pay $30k for a stripped down ***box or $30k for a three-year-old used car that sold for $60K new and has all of the bells and whistles?

You can get a 2019 E-Tron Prestige (top trim) for $22,000

 

[gbuydos]

They already exist, just go to cargurus used section. This is a problem for the industry, used cars are much better than they were back in the day and we have a lot more resources (like carfax) to make it less likely that you are buying a complete rebuilt lemon. This is why Ford’s latest strategy is challenging, would you rather pay $30k for a stripped down ***box or $30k for a three-year-old used car that sold for $60K new and has all of the bells and whistles?

You can get a 2019 E-Tron Prestige (top trim) for $22,000

True, I am looking at a used EV for my daughter to use for school (lives at home). She can take advantage of a great car, no fuel cost, and we have chargers. However, when I send her off to the big university, will most likely get her an ICE vehicle. There are no chargers at the dorms, she will not suffer range anxiety or hit miss public chargers. Plus can drive the hour home and back or anywhere with out needing to refuel.

 

[newtoBAT]

IMO, I hate that self driving is seen as a luxury item that we have to pay a subscription for (going to blame Tesla for that one). I hope we get to a time where it is a required safety feature like an airbag.

 

[Yellow Buddy]

Majority of people are looking for an A to B car they can afford to buy and to own. Having that option is in FORD's DNA.

https://www.the-sun.com/motors/13642308/ford-ceo-jim-farley-low-cost-electric-vehicles/

The thing I love the most about my Pro is that it was the best bang for the buck of all options I had at the time. I hope they come up with a two wheel drive ranger EV that is even less expensive. What would you buy if you had limited income and had access to all EVs on the planet?

Limited income? Smart car EV or Fiat EV. The used ones can be had for really cheap and the limited range on them means very little miles. New battery tech means a quick swap is a lot more range. Limited tech means not much to go wrong

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