The Ford Flex did not essentially must exist, and but, the odd crossover/wagon/minivan caught round for a full decade earlier than lastly being despatched to the large Costco car parking zone within the sky. And whereas it won’t have ever been as cool because the Mustang, it was ridiculously sensible whereas additionally being faster than you’d count on, even if you happen to did not spring for the turbocharged engine. Certain, the construct high quality wasn’t one of the best, however the stuff that actually wanted to work nonetheless labored, and the individuals who owned them cherished them. So I say it is excessive time Ford brings it again as an EV.
Ford does not actually need one other gasoline or hybrid crossover in its lineup, but when it introduced again the Flex with an electrical powertrain, you’d have a cool van/SUV to attract within the households on the lookout for three-row EVs. You’d even have a direct competitor for the Volkswagen ID Buzz, which most likely will not be the fastest-moving car on any given automobile lot, however the nostalgia issue a minimum of will get individuals paying consideration. Ford most likely should not go absolutely retro with the brand new Flex design, however the first one undoubtedly referenced some older designs, and with a contemporary look, I might be prepared to wager it could be fairly cool.
Ford Flex EV when?
And if Ford builds the electrical Flex right here within the U.S., it also needs to be capable of undercut the ID.Buzz on worth, even when it additionally provided a higher-quality inside. Would it not outsell the Explorer? Completely not. Would it not nonetheless be a breakout success? Effectively, if auto journalists love the thought, and we do, that is most likely not one of the best signal. On the similar time, there’s so little competitors within the three-row EV area, an electrical Flex with good vary and quick charging would have a greater probability at cornering the non-luxury market than you would possibly suppose.
It could most likely nonetheless be a problem to get the bean counters on board, however come on, Ford. You discovered a strategy to justify constructing the Flex earlier than. Certainly, you will discover a strategy to justify bringing it again as an EV. And certain, the market will most likely be extra aggressive in one other 4 years when it lastly goes on sale, however the sooner you begin improvement, the sooner you’ll get it to manufacturing. You understand, except you are already engaged on this actual concept, and I am simply six months forward of the official announcement. Both means, I am nonetheless going to take credit score if it ever occurs, however come on. You understand it could be cool.
