Electric-only people get in here! Who's going full EV only? 🔋

[Stumpy]

@ChasingCoral great to see your familiar name here! I've lurked on Macheforum for months and see your helpful posts there all the time.

 

[punjabi]

i would like to avoid Going to gas stations if i could. having said that order is editable, we will see what 2027 brings for us

 

[Sc954rr]

Lightning should be ready for upgrade by the time this comes out. Hooked on the full EV lifestyle now.

 

[VTR_16]

Full EV Traveler here as well. Wife currently drives a 2DR Bronco Wildtrak that she loves but the smaller fuel tank sucks. We wanted to keep something close to what we have for style, capability and price point but nothing is out there just yet. This Traveler fits the bill! My wife hates the dealership for service and gas stations for fuel ups once a week.
We had our house built a couple years ago with the level 2 charging outlets in the garage in anticipation of an eventual EV purchase. Just haven’t been convinced of a model to jump on. This thing should kick ass!

 

[Stumpy]

Full EV Traveler here as well. Wife currently drives a 2DR Bronco Wildtrak that she loves but the smaller fuel tank sucks. We wanted to keep something close to what we have for style, capability and price point but nothing is out there just yet. This Traveler fits the bill! My wife hates the dealership for service and gas stations for fuel ups once a week.
We had our house built a couple years ago with the level 2 charging outlets in the garage in anticipation of an eventual EV purchase. Just haven’t been convinced of a model to jump on. This thing should kick ass!

Curious, since you have an F-150 already, why you weren't convinced on the Lightning EV?

 

[VTR_16]

I bought the reg cab short bed for myself for now but to eventually go to my son for his first vehicle. It’s a sentimental thing. I grew up in an 87 RCSB with my dad and it was my first truck. I want the same experience with my kiddo. Grow up riding in it and pass it onto him in a handful of years once he’s 16. I had the inline 6 and 2wd. I always wanted a V8 and 4X4 RCSB so I finally got one….25 years later lol

 

[Hulk]

Full EV all the way.
My 230 mile range Lightning has been ample for me the last 2 years.

Same here. 350 mile range with 350kw charging speeds will be very easy to live with.

 

[MnLakeBum]

I have a 2015 Tesla that we bought new and a 2023 Audi E Tron GT, so I went gas+electric for my Scout. I could easily change my mind as we get closer to production and know the specs of the all electric. I’ll always have at least one ICE vehicle for towing.

 

[MnLakeBum]

Same here. 350 mile range with 350kw charging speeds will be very easy to live with.

Nice Eruption Green Bronco!!

 

[Hulk]

Nice Eruption Green Bronco!!

Likewise!

 

[MnLakeBum]

Likewise!

The funny thing is I just uploaded that pic having not yet seen yours in your avatar.

 

[Timmdodge60]

The reasons I'm getting the Terra EV only version include:
1. Possible lower initial purchase price.
2. Less maintenance/repairs.
3. We don't take many long trips.
4. Hoping they include a storage feature under the bed where the ICE engine would be located, such as a secure and dry storage trunk, similar to a Honda Ridgeline. That space may be needed for the larger battery size though.
5. Longer EV only range.
6. Save big on energy cost. Gasoline is expensive. Charging at home at night with lower utility rates or with solar panels is not.
7. Possible gasoline contamination due to limited refills because I don't think the ICE engine would ever turn on with most of my trips.
8. I don't ever want to buy gasoline again (see #6 and #7)
9. Fast DC charging with 350 kw speed when on the road will be quick so not that much extra time than filling up the gas tank. Especially when timed with meal stops.
10. Public charging infrastructure should be much improved and available in 2 to 3 years.
11. Normally when I need to tow something, it will only be a light weight trailer with a fishing kayak that won't reduce the range by much.

 

[atebit]

I’d just buy a Tundra if I wanted an ICE.

 

[ptalbert33]

I have grown very comfortable with EVs after having the Mach E. I just can’t see myself purchasing another ICE vehicle. I have several classic cars, a Maverick Hybrid, and Wagoneer that we barely drive after getting the Mach E. 350 miles of range is plenty for 99% of time.

 

[M3_R2]

EV owner since 2018. Can't go back. Surprised how many orders have included harvester but I wouldn't expect the cost to be much different either way? Batteries are expensive. 800v is great news. Hopefully will have 10kW discharge V2H. Infrastructure is constantly improving. I think REX will be a small blip on the road to freedom from fossil fuels but clearly there are many that for now at least, think/need differently. Unless you are towing, or going deep back country, I don't see the point but if this introduces EV's of any type to more people as a result, I'm all for it. Choice is a good thing. VW Group has the capacity to do this so makes sense. I need 250mi of daily BEV range for the winter so the REX option doesn't work for me even if I did want it.

I could see there being a big reverse in REX orders today and actual ones at time of delivery but that's just my 2¢.(you can change your mind at order time!) I'm not an industry expert but I think if you are towing long distances, that engine is going to be running for much of your trip. if you are only towing once or twice a year, maybe a diesel rental truck would be the way to go?

Infrastructure improvement should take care of many concerns getting to/from back country trails. If this was something available today, I could see the REX option being popular but in 3+ years and even further out, I'd imagine the sheer number of charging stations will eliminate most range anxiety. Then you are left with towing. If we can get battery prices down, we'll see trailers with their own battery packs for those willing to put up with the pain of charging both at the same time.

Can't happen fast enough but in the meantime, kudos to Scout for having this option even though it's not for me.