New basic EV truck

[davrow]

Is it really a truck if it has a 5 ft bed ?

Even worse, did you notice the 1,000 lb towing limit?
If I'm gonna own a truck I need it to be able to tow my tractor.

 

[Jstpssng]

Even worse, did you notice the 1,000 lb towing limit?
If I'm gonna own a truck I need it to be able to tow my tractor.

The people who this appeal to aren't likely to own tractors.

 

[davrow]

The people who this appeal to aren't likely to own tractors.

True, but 1,000 lb won't even pull a u-haul when they buy an armoire at a local garage sale.

 

[DarkBlack]

Seems like the base Ford maverick lists around $25. Asked the dealer about one and was told they never seem to get an allotment in that price range, only the higher priced versions.

That’s been happening forever. White colored, base models advertised, but only mid, to upper levels supplied.
I noticed this one said only road camouflage gray available. Gray is cheap like white.
I’ve seen reds, and blues adding $800 to the sticker.

 

[ning]

I haven't looked at the specs, but if the truck has a couple speakers and bluetooth, that's probably sufficient for most of the current generation's music needs.

Mind you, this isn't a "most of the current generation" vehicle though.

 

[dodge man]

I look at it like it’s a two seat car with a big trunk. Kind of an all electric El Camino.

 

[shooterdon]

The appeal for me is cost avoidance. Replacing my F150 today is $60k. Gas at 20 MPG.

If I put 15k miles a year on another car for going to town, church, visiting friends, etc I will not need to replace the F150 for another 15 years. So is it smarter to replace the F150 for $75k in 2030, or pay $25k for a puddle jumper plus another. $800/yr for insurance?

At 74, the $25k puddle jumper may be the last vehicle I buy. Or is it better to buy a $75k vehicle in 5 years?

 

[DarkBlack]

At 74, the $25k puddle jumper may be the last vehicle I buy. Or is it better to buy a $75k vehicle in 5 years?

That’s a common dilemma.
I think, all considered, the latter is the better decision.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

I call BS based on all the other builders who have promised an EV truck at low price and come out with one twice the cost. Remember the $40k ford lightening? Or the $50k cybertruck? Part of that is just to create a buzz.
Canoo was also gonna do it and had a limited amount of trucks actually hit the street and then went bankrupt. I know because I bought stock which is now worth 18 cents/share.
Bringing these tk market is no small feat. Even with a towing capacity of only 1,000 lbs it would still sell a lot if they can pull it off.
I jope to be proven wrong but I don’t believe it.

 

[DarkBlack]

I call BS based on all the other builders who have promised an EV truck at low price and come out with one twice the cost.

Yup. Talk is cheap