Study: Traditional brands' EVs have passed Tesla in satisfaction

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Study: Traditional brands' EVs have passed Tesla in satisfaction

J.D. Power’s 2024 APEAL study shows non-Tesla EVs higher in satisfaction than Teslas
Buyers of traditional brands’ EVs are more satisfied than buyers of gas or PHEV models
Value-minded mainstream Tesla buyers are more critical than the brand’s fans

Tesla appears to be having a much harder time charming EV buyers who are new to the brand, while various EV efforts from mainstream brands are winning over shoppers.

It’s a market turnaround that may have seemed hard to imagine just a couple of years ago: Owners of non-Tesla EVs are more satisfied with their vehicles than Tesla owners are with theirs, according to the annual J.D.Power APEAL study, out Thursday.

But it’s more than just a lead over Tesla. Power says that non-Tesla EVs rank higher in satisfaction than Tesla vehicles, and higher than gasoline and plug-in hybrid models.

APEAL, which stands for Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout and includes responses from 99.144 owners of new 2024-model-year vehicles after 90 days of ownership. As J.D. Power points out, it has correlated over decades to the resale value of vehicles, so don’t hold out for that Tesla in the driveway to become an appreciating asset.

Mainstream brands’ EVs were not resonating as well in recent years, when Power pointed out that battery electric vehicles from mainstream and non-Tesla brands had underperformed comparable gasoline vehicles in overall satisfaction. But they’ve been gaining. In 2020 and 2021, Tesla (unofficially) topped the study. By last year J.D. Power pointed out that non-Tesla BEVs had closed the gap with gasoline models.

J.D. Power pointed to improved interior storage and better-quality materials as a couple of the reasons tradition, traditional full-line automakers are doing better in satisfaction. “For BEVs, recent launches from traditional manufacturers have surpassed perennial leader Tesla when it comes to owners’ level of emotional attachment and excitement with their new vehicle,” said Frank Hanley, J.D. Power’s senior director of auto benchmarking.

2024 Tesla Model Y. – Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

Tesla needs to impress newbies, not just fans

Part of the issue, as the market analysis firm sees it, is that Tesla buyers are diverging—into a mix of loyal repeat buyers (the “Tesla fans”) and new “conquest” buyers who jumped from other brands—some, to an EV for the first time. And it appears Tesla vehicles aren’t impressing that group all that much.

“Their buyer is changing,” said Hanley to Green Car Reports, about Tesla. “At first they had a lot of tech buyers, but obviously with their price change, they’re becoming more mainstream and getting a different buyer type.”

The conquest buyers are now coming from all over, Hanley explained, especially to the Model 3 and the Model Y, which after a series of Tesla price cuts are now obtainable to a wider array of customers.

And the gap in owner satisfaction between those who have previously had a Tesla versus those new to the brand is huge—a bigger gap overall than what spans all premium brands, according to Hanley. For those conquest Tesla buyers, there’s not a single point of criticism, he said; the negative responses relate to nearly all aspects of the vehicle experience.

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2024 Kia EV9

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Porsche, Kia, Hyundai among top brands for EV appeal

Porsche was the highest-ranked premium brand in this year’s study, and J.D. Power notes that the Porsche Taycan does just as well as Porsche’s other models. Hanley also noted that EVs from BMW, Cadillac, and Genesis all performed above the average. “They’re definitely going in the right direction with their battery electrics,” he said of each of those brands.

Among mainstream brands, Kia and Hyundai were both in the top five offering multiple EVs—and for those brands models such as the three-row Kia EV9 electric SUV and Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover are surely pulling their weight in market appeal.

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Chart: Steelmaking is starting to go electric

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Chart: Steelmaking is starting to go electric

But recent trends suggest that more-sustainable electric arc furnaces (EAF) are starting to replace basic oxygen furnaces, helping slash emissions. In 2023, nearly all newly announced steelmaking capacity — 93 percent — planned to use EAFs, per the Global Energy Monitor report.

As it stands, about 32 percent of global steelmaking happens in these lower-emissions electric furnaces, but that’s set to rise to more than 36 percent by the end of the decade as more EAFs come online and more oxygen furnaces retire, per the report. That growth rate nearly puts the industry on track to meet the International Energy Agency’s target for EAFs to make up 37 percent of steelmaking by 2030.

The picture is less clear for iron production, the step in the steelmaking process that is responsible for the vast majority of carbon emissions.

More than 90 percent of the world’s iron is still made in extremely dirty coal-based blast furnaces. The primary alternative to these furnaces, direct reduction iron (DRI), is beginning to gain ground. But coal-based blast furnace capacity is still being built faster than DRI capacity.

It’s also unclear to what extent planned and existing DRI capacity will decrease ironmaking’s carbon footprint. While the tech can use green hydrogen to create iron with far lower carbon emissions, the hydrogen industry is still in early stages, and DRI capacity online today typically uses planet-warming fossil gas. The IEA calls for 5 percent of global ironmaking capacity to come from hydrogen DRI by 2030 and 44 percent by 2050.

Still, the steelmaking industry is beginning to move in the right direction, giving experts a “cautious optimism” that the massive — and massively polluting — sector can eventually remake itself in a fossil-free form.

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Paris has the perfect solution for Olympic traffic, even if many people will hate it

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Paris has the perfect solution for Olympic traffic, even if many people will hate it

In a perfectly Parisian solution to the expected influx of tourists for the Olympic games, and the resulting traffic, city officials have been hard at work. And the answer has proven to be getting half of those wheels off the road.

Paris has spent years doubling down on its two-wheeled solution, pushing larger cars and vans out of the city center in favor of bikes and scooters. It’s a move that has left many hardcore car proponents vexed, but has had a remarkable impact on the city.

The city has used various methods, from paying residents up to $4,000 to replace their old gas-guzzling car with a bike, to tripling parking fees for massive SUVs and even banning cars in the city center altogether. At the same time, the city has made major investments in improving cycling infrastructure to increase safety and comfort for bike commuters.

The result has led to a massive drop in air pollution in the city, but it’s also changed the traffic equation over the years, making it much more friendly to navigate the city by bike, scooter, and walking.

Now with the summer Olympics ready to kick off, Paris is kicking it into high gear. The city had already installed a wide network of protected bike lanes, but has now added another 60 km (37 miles) of those bike lanes to further connect specific Olympic sites. Bike lanes that directly connect between Olympic venues are painted pink to help tourists and residents alike find the best way to navigate toward the events.

The city has also installed 10,000 new bike racks to give riders a secure place to lock their bikes outside of Olympic venues, and the plan is to redistribute those racks around Paris after the Olympics are over.

Lime, the leading e-bike and e-scooter sharing service, has invested over 6 million euros in Paris ahead of the Olympics, ensuring it has enough of its shared electric bikes and the service to support them throughout the events. The company noted that it has already seen a major increase in the use of its shared electric bikes in the last few years as Paris has made impressive progress in growing its biking infrastructure via protected bike lanes and cycleway.

As Lime’s head of Global Policy Shari Shapiro explained of the city, “This is their signature moment; the whole world’s eyes are going to be on them. And they took this opportunity to say, ‘This is going to be a bikable event.’”

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Acura undercuts Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Blazer EV after slashing ZDX rates

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Acura undercuts Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Blazer EV after slashing ZDX rates

Which luxury electric SUV would you choose, the Acura ZDX or Cadillac Lyriq? After slashing financing rates, the Acura ZDX may be a better buy than the Cadillac Lyriq or Chevy Blazer EV. With up to $7,200 off a fully loaded ZDX, Acura looks to take a piece of the EV market.

Acura first revealed it was launching the ZDX, its first fully electric vehicle, in 2022. The ZDX is based on GM’s Ultium platform, the same one underpinning the Cadillac Lyriq.

A year later, Acura officially unveiled the ZDX. Acura said its first all-electric vehicle would be available in single and dual-motor powertrains, including a Type S model.

After opening reservations earlier this year, we learned the 2024 ZDX would start at $64,500, much higher than the Cadillac Lyriq ($57,195). The Dual Motor A-Spec trim starts at $68,500, while the Type S and S Performance models cost $73,500 and $74,500, respectively.

Acura is making the ZDX more attractive after slashing interest rates. According to online car research firm CarsDirect, Acura sent a memo to dealers announcing a new 0.9% financing deal.

Acura slashes ZDX rates, undercutting the Cadillac Lyriq

The deal is for 72 months. Previously, the lowest rate available was 2.9% for up to 48 months. On the fully loaded Acura ZDX Type S Performance, nearly $7,200 in savings are estimated.

Acura is offering $1,000 in loyalty or conquest cash on leases. The ZDX is also eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit discount, which can be used upfront.

Acura-ZDX-interior — Acura ZDX Type S interior (Source: Acura)

After slashing rates, Acura’s ZDX may be a better deal than other Ultium-based EVs. Chevy Blazer and Equinox EV lease rates start at 3.9%. However, with a new $1,500 conquest cash incentive, the Equinox EV is now cheaper to lease than the gas-powered model.

Meanwhile, the Cadillac Lyriq is offered at a 5.9% rate. At that, a $71,000 ZDX could be cheaper than a $60,000 Lyriq model.

2024 Acura ZDX trim	Powertrain	Range	MSRP (excluding dest. fee)
A-Spec	Single motor (RWD)	313	$64,500
A-Spec	Dual Motor (AWD)	304	$68,500
Type S	Dual Motor (AWD)	278	$73,500
Type S (Performance)	Dual Motor (AWD)	278	$74,500

2024 Acura ZDX prices and specs

As the ZDX rolls out, more models are reaching dealerships. Acura has sold 338 ZDX models in the US this year, but 255 were sold last month alone.

Honda America vice president of auto sales Lance Woelfer told Automotive News last week the Prologue is now available at most dealerships, covering all US markets. The Acura ZDX is expected to follow suit.

The ZDX or Lyriq: Which one would you choose? If you’re ready to drive off in your new luxury electric SUV, we can help you get started. You can use our links below to find deals on the Acura ZDX and Cadillac Lyriq in your area.

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Lucid Motors to further localize supply chain under materials agreement with Graphite One

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Lucid Motors to further localize supply chain under materials agreement with Graphite One

Lucid Motors and Graphite One have signed a new non-binding supply agreement that involves synthetic anode active materials. Through the agreement, the American automaker looks to cater its BEV supply chain to more locally sourced materials.

As you probably already know, Lucid Motors ($LCID) is a California-based BEV automaker currently selling one flagship model – the Air sedan. The relatively young automaker is gaining momentum in 2024 as it approaches mass production of its all-electric encore, an SUV called the Gravity.

While several variants of the Air are considered out of the budget for many American consumers, Lucid has a long term plan in place to deliver additional options that are more affordable but still up to its high performance standards.

The automaker has already delivered the most efficient car in the world in its 2025 RWD Air Pure but has also shared plans for a third model in the works, currently codenamed “Mid-size.” Higher efficiency means less need for battery cells, which equates to a lower overall cost in production, which trickles down to consumers shopping for a new EV.

Furthermore, localizing supply chains is another way automakers like Lucid Motors are utilizing to cut costs and potentially qualify for Federal tax credits. Today, Lucid announced a supply chain agreement with Graphite One, touting it as a first-of-its-kind collaboration.

Lucid-cuts-workforce — Lucid Gravity (Source: Lucid)

Lucid inks new supply agreement with Graphite One

Details of the non-binding supply agreement with Lucid came from Graphite One, whose CEO Anthony Huston described as “historic,” as it is the first synthetic graphite agreement between a US graphite developer and a US-based EV company.

The United States currently imports 100% of its natural and synthetic graphite – a critical material in BEV battery technology. Graphite One is on a mission to domesticate that supply chain by tapping into the Graphite Creek deposit, recognized by the US Geological Survey as the largest graphite deposit in the US and “among the largest in the world.”

This past March, Graphite One chose Warren, Ohio, as the home of its incoming anode active materials (AAM) manufacturing facility, which has a “Phase 1” production target of 25,000 tons per year (TPY) of battery-ready anode material.

As the materials acquisition specialist revamps that existing footprint for synthetic graphite production, it has garnered a non-binding supply agreement from Lucid Motors, which looks to capitalize on that local supply. Per Lucid CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson:

We are committed to accelerating the transition to sustainable vehicles and the development of a robust domestic supply chain ensures the United States, and Lucid, will maintain technology leadership in this global race. Through work with partners like Graphite One, we will have access to American-sourced critical raw materials, helping power our award-winning vehicles made with pride in Arizona.

According to Graphite One, the non-binding agreement with Lucid includes the supply of 5,000 TPA of synthetic graphite once it begins production. The initial term of the agreement is 5 years, but it is subject to early termination. The companies state that sales are based on an agreed price formula linked to future market pricing as well as satisfying base case pricing agreeable to both parties.

Looking ahead, Graphite One’s progress in commencing AAM production remains subject to project financing and an existing grant from the US Department of Defense. The company expects to generate revenue by 2027.

By sourcing more battery materials locally, Lucid Motors has the opportunity to deliver new BEV models that could qualify for the full $7,500 Federal tax credit, although it must follow plenty of other parameters, including lower MSRPs.

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Elon Musk will ‘discuss’ Tesla investing $5 billion in his private AI company

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Elon Musk will ‘discuss’ Tesla investing $5 billion in his private AI company

Elon Musk says that he will ‘discuss’ Tesla investing $5 billion in xAI, his own private artificial intelligence company.

For the last few years, Musk has claimed that “Tesla is an AI company.”

Despite that claim and having a fiduciary duty to Tesla shareholders as the chief executive of the company, Musk decided to start his own private AI startup.

The CEO’s reasoning was that it was more difficult to recruit some AI researchers at Tesla than at an AI startup. Ironically, the official reason he gave for leaving OpenAI, another AI startup, was because it was starting to compete with Tesla on talent.

Musk and Tesla’s board are currently being sued for breach of fiduciary duty over the xAI issue. The lawsuit cites the talent acquisition issue, Musk’s threat not to build AI products at Tesla if he doesn’t get 25% control over the company, and, more recently, the fact that Musk diverted H100s processors meant for Tesla to xAI.

The shareholders suing Musk and Tesla’s board of directors are asking for Musk to transfer his shares of xAI to Tesla along with other damages.

Despite this mess of a governance situation, Musk is now planning to ~~discuss~~ tell the board to bring a $5 billion investment into xAI to a shareholder vote.

As usual, he claims that he is doing it because a poll on X has approved it:

Looks like the public is in favor. Will discuss with Tesla board.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 25, 2024

Musk has manipulated the public using Twitter polls before. In 2021, the CEO claimed that he would sell 10% of his Tesla stocks if a Twitter poll approved it amid growing concerns about taxing the rich.

The CEO claimed that selling his stocks would force him to pay taxes. In fact, Musk was due to sell a lot of stocks to cover his stock options that were due to be exercised. He was facing a stock sale and large tax burden regardless of the poll’s result.

Electrek’s Take

I ran my own highly scientific poll on Twitter, and I got the inverse results:

Should Tesla, which Elon claims is an AI company first, invest $5 billion into xAI, an AI company privately owned by Elon Musk?

— Fred Lambert (@FredericLambert) July 25, 2024

Elon’s claim that he will “discuss” an investment in xAI with Tesla’s board is ridiculous. We already know that the board is fully under his control, as a judge ruled. He will tell the board to bring this to a shareholder vote.

However, I wouldn’t be shocked if he ends up facing some pushback at the board level this time since they are also being sued for not doing anything about his breach of fiduciary duty.

Considering the entire xAI situation is the core of the lawsuit, they may think twice about backing the idea simply for optics amid the lawsuit.

This lawsuit is strong, in my opinion, and gets stronger every time Elon opens his mouth. Just at Tesla’s earnings call this week, Elon complained about the cost and availability of NVIDIA’s H100 processors right after he sent a large shipment of them meant for Tesla to xAI.

That, combined with the fact that Elon himself claimed that a conflict of interest regarding talent recruiting pushed him to leave OpenAI, the fact that Twitter and xAI hired from Tesla, his open threat about AI products at Tesla, and more, it looks like an easy case for the shareholders.

Yet, most of those shareholders are still happy backing him. The reasonable ones are selling Tesla’s stock – making sure that only the Elon cultists remain and Elon can do whatever he wants.

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The 2024 GMC Sierra EV’s lease price will give you sticker shock

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The 2024 GMC Sierra EV’s lease price will give you sticker shock

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Based on the latest incentive data, the 2024 GMC Sierra EV lease price costs nearly twice as much as GMC’s HUMMER EV.

The 2024 GMC Sierra EV lease prices could start at over $1,700 a month. Sheesh.

In auto leasing, the interest rate is called a money factor, lease factor, or lease rate. A money factor is expressed as a decimal. To see your APR, you multiply it by 2,400. CarsDirect reports that the 2024 GMC Sierra EV has a 36-month money factor of 0.00341. That’s equivalent to an interest rate of 8.18%, slightly higher than the HUMMER EV‘s 8.06% rate.

More importantly, the Sierra’s published residual value – how much the leased vehicle will be worth at the end of the lease term – is 53%. That’s 23% less than the HUMMER EV’s residual value of 76%.

CarsDirect reports that leasing a Sierra Denali EV, with an MSRP of $99,495, costs $1,745 for 36 months based on no money down and 10,000 miles a year.

Meanwhile, the $98,000 HUMMER EV is advertised at $999 with $0 due at signing – that’s $746(!) less per month.

This is an even worse deal than the Silverado, which I reported on yesterday. Like the Silverado, the Sierra has no other financing incentives or rebates, and it doesn’t qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit because it exceeds the $80,000 MSRP cap.

If you really want to lease a 2024 GMC Sierra EV, you might want to wait to see whether the price comes down, because this price is eyewateringly high.

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Hyundai caught benchmarking Ford’s F-150 Lightning: Is an electric Kia pickup on the way?

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Hyundai caught benchmarking Ford’s F-150 Lightning: Is an electric Kia pickup on the way?

Is an electric Hyundai or Kia pickup on the way? Ford’s F-150 Lightning was recently spotted with Korean test plates near Hyundai’s facility, fueling speculation that an EV pickup may be closer than expected.

Ford’s F-150 Lightning caught testing near Hyundai plant

Kia has already announced plans to launch an electric pickup. In 2022, Kia said it would reveal two electric pickups: one dedicated model and another strategic one for emerging markets.

In the US, where mid-size SUVs and trucks dominate the market, Kia suggested “electric versions of these models will be produced locally” starting this year. Kia began EV9 production at its Georgia plant in May, its three-row electric SUV.

Meanwhile, although Hyundai confirmed it will reveal its first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, later this year, no plans for an EV truck have been announced.

Kia is already teasing its first pickup, the Tasman, ahead of its official debut later this year. The truck will roll out in Korea, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East in the first half of 2025, but Kia has not said it will launch in the US.

Hyundai-Kia-electric-truck — Kia’s first pickup, the Tasman (Source: Hyundai)

Like the EV9, Kia’s electric pickup is expected to feature its revamped design theme with a new “Digital Tiger Face” grille.

The Hyundai or Kia electric truck will likely be based on the E-GMP platform. Kia’s three-row electric SUV, based on it, gets up to 379 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. It can tow up to 5,000 lbs and sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds.

Ford’s F-150 Lightning caught testing near Hyundai/Kia plant (Source: HealerTV/ YouTube)

With the larger 99.8 kWh battery, the EV9 gets up to 304 miles range. An electric pickup would likely feature similar specs.

Kia also plans to launch the EV9 GT with “enormous power” in January. With an AWD dual-motor system, the GT model can hit 0 to 62 mph in 4 seconds. Will the electric pickup pack the same power?

Would you buy an electric Hyundai or Kia pickup? In the comments, let us know what features or specs you would look for.

Meanwhile, after a record second quarter, Hyundai said it will boost hybrid production to fill a short-term demand gap.

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E1 adds Blue Imprint sustainability championship to its electric boat racing series

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E1 adds Blue Imprint sustainability championship to its electric boat racing series

The young electric boat racing series E1 is adding a new dimension of sustainability to its championship competition. It has introduced a new element called the E1 Blue Imprint Championship, in which its racing teams will compete to deliver the most significant impact in reversing effects on ocean and aquatic ecosystems in regions where races are held.

The UIM E1 Championship Series is a young electric boat racing league that continues to grow its audience of fans around the globe. Its inaugural season is approaching its fourth of eight scheduled Grad Prix, where its initial nine teams, led by owners like Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal, and Will Smith, will fight for the first-ever E1 trophy in Hong Kong this fall.

What’s cool about the E1 Series, aside from being an exciting new venture in all-electric motorsports, is the championship series’ keen focus on sustainability and marine life. Since its inception, E1 has set out to protect and regenerate coastal waters by promoting clean technologies, aiming to boost marine biodiversity by 40% in the locations it chooses for its events.

Today, E1 announced it is taking that mission a step further by adding some more friendly competition to the mix. In addition to the UIM Championship Series, E1 teams will now compete in a separate contest called the Blue Impact Championship, imploring its racers to do the most to secure our world’s waters… and another trophy.

E1 emphasizes marine sustainability in new championship

The E1 Series shared details of its new Blue Impact competition today. This season, it will begin as a trial initiative before rolling out as a secondary Championship series in season two next year.

The new championship evolved out of E1’s existing Blue Impact Program, in which the racing league collaborates with host cities, partners, non-government organizations (NGOs), and scientists to address coastal habitat issues. Each Grand Prix includes efforts to share knowledge and address change through meetings, panels, and workshops. E1 co-founder and CEO Rodi Basso spoke about the new opportunity for the league’s team to compete while bettering the environment:

E1 has environmental impact as part of its DNA. From its inception, we have balanced the need for speed with the needs of the planet. The launch of the E1 Blue Impact Championship provides a blueprint and pathway for each of our participating teams to become active partners in our mission, and for them to be acknowledged for their innovations and inventiveness in supporting appropriate initiatives. It’s an exciting challenge for both us and the teams and provides a new and progressive arena in which to compete.

From now on, racing teams will have to take action to support aquatic conservation and restoration programs and help advance the necessary research and technology to protect marine habitats. Those efforts will help E1 teams climb the rankings throughout the season before a Blue Impact Championship is crowned.

The winner will partially be in the hands of E1 fans, who will vote for who they think put in the most effort. Those votes will account for one-third of the total score, alongside votes from an expert jury of ocean scientists and conservationists.

With three events left this season, fans and experts will vote for the first-ever E1 Blue Impact Championship team this fall. The league has already reopened its Pilot Academy in search of fresh racing talent for season two, so expect to see even more teams competing on the water and in marine workshops next year.

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Ford CEO: Bigger isn't always better for EVs

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Ford’s CEO acknowledged small EVs are key to mass adoption and profitability
Ford currently doesn’t make a small EV in the U.S.
Ford was a proponent of pickup trucks and SUVs, killed its cars and small SUVs

Ford is shifting away from large EVs like the F-150 Lightning pickup truck to emphasize smaller models in response to high battery costs, reports Business Insider.

After declaring that Americans needed to move away from “monster vehicles” like the pickup trucks and SUVs that are currently Ford’s bread and butter, CEO Jim Farley told investors in an earnings call Wednesday that the smaller EVs would be key to mass adoption and profitability.

Jim Farley

“We believe smaller, more affordable vehicles are the way to go for EV volume,” Farley said. That’s largely down to battery costs. While the mantra for internal-combustion vehicles is “the bigger the vehicle, the higher the margin,” it’s a different matter with EVs, the CEO said.

“The larger the vehicle, the bigger the battery, the more pressure on margin because customers will not pay a premium for those larger batteries,” Farley said. That appeared to play out in Ford’s Q1 earnings, where the automaker promised more affordable EVs while reporting significant losses on the EVs it was already making.

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Ford initially tried to replicate its success with large internal-combustion vehicles, launching the Lightning and intending to follow up that full-size pickup with a next-generation electric truck and three-row SUV that have now been delayed. But a shift in thinking by Farley and other executive has been apparent for months. Farley said during the automaker’s Q4 2023 earnings presentation that Ford seeks smaller, lower-cost EVs to address a “new market reality.”

Affordable EVs may be winning out against bigger, more expensive models in Ford’s product plan, but all EVs still need to compete for resources with the automaker’s very profitable internal-combustion trucks and SUVs. Ford last week announced that a Canadian plant previously slated to build EVs would make Super Duty heavy-duty pickups instead.

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