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The head of Ford spoke about the “insoluble” problems of electric cars

Speaking to journalists during a large press conference on the financial results of 2024, Jim Farley made several interesting statements. The Blue Oval boss reminded of the “insoluble” problems of large electric vehicles: they are too heavy, and their batteries are unreasonably expensive. Also, full -sized electric cars are not suitable for towing trailers.

For large electric vehicles, the economy is insoluble. U [потенциальных покупателей полноразмерных внедорожников и пикапов] Serious requirements for the car: they tow, drive off -road, make long trips. These cars are heavy, differ in poor aerodynamics, which means large and expensive batteries. Retail clients showed that they will not pay for this additionally,-Ford top manager made it clear.

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Although the full-size pickup Ford F-150 Lighting is advertised as a tractor capable of towing up to 2.3 to 4.5 tons, it is obvious: the power-drawing under load is very losing along the stock. For this reason, the Blue Oval abandoned the large three -row electric SUV. Ford considers hybrids to compromise, including consistent hybrids with gas generator or diesel generator.

“Ford will develop flexible platforms with a load -bearing body or body on a frame that will be designed for different types of power units,” said Jim Farley. Also, the boss of the auto giant spoke about the upcoming increase in duties in the United States: according to the Ford head, the revenues of the automakers will fall, and the final prices for cars will increase.

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