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 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 anticipate, even in case you did not spring for the turbocharged engine. Certain, the construct high quality wasn’t one of the best, however the stuff that basically 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 really want one other fuel 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 in all probability will not be the fastest-moving automobile on any given automotive lot, however the nostalgia issue a minimum of will get folks paying consideration. Ford in all probability should not go totally retro with the brand new Flex design, however the first one positively referenced some older designs, and with a recent look, I would be prepared to wager it will 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 to undercut the ID.Buzz on worth, even when it additionally supplied a higher-quality inside. Would it not outsell the Explorer? Completely not. Would it not nonetheless be a breakout success? Properly, if auto journalists love the thought, and we do, that is in all probability not one of the best signal. On the similar time, there’s so little competitors within the three-row EV house, an electrical Flex with good vary and quick charging would have a greater probability at cornering the non-luxury market than you may assume.
It will in all probability nonetheless be a problem to get the bean counters on board, however come on, Ford. You discovered a method to justify constructing the Flex earlier than. Absolutely, yow will discover a method to justify bringing it again as an EV. And certain, the market will in all probability be extra aggressive in one other 4 years when it lastly goes on sale, however the sooner you begin growth, the sooner you’ll get it to manufacturing. You realize, except you are already engaged on this actual thought, and I am simply six months forward of the official announcement. Both manner, I am nonetheless going to take credit score if it ever occurs, however come on. You realize it will be cool.