michael
Well-known member
I doubt that anyone who has influence at Ford reads this forum, but....
Dear Ford....
This forum includes some of your most dedicated enthusiasts. We really want you to succeed in the EV business and believe you have the potential to do a really good job.
A year ago, when anyone asked this forum, "Should I get an FFE?" the general response was: Yes. It's a really good car. It has some minor deficiencies that Ford really ought to address, and if they did, it would be near perfect. Short of a Tesla, it's the best EV on the market. If only Ford would get serious about selling it, it would be a great success....
Now, when people as the same question, the general response is more like: only if you can get one at a really, really low price, and you should lease not buy. There are better alternatives already and many more right on the horizon.
It's time to fish or cut bait. Your promised 100 mile FFE will be obsolete on the day it hits the dealers. Your Energi models offer half the electric range of a Volt, and soon Hyundai will offer serious competition. You have banked on the Energi as your course for electric cars, but their time has passed...those wanting serious electric range will choose the Volt, those looking merely to save gas money don't care much anymore, and there are no more green stickers in California.
Come up with a Tesla fighter or at least a Bolt fighter. Or just give up and buy credits from Tesla.
Dear Ford....
This forum includes some of your most dedicated enthusiasts. We really want you to succeed in the EV business and believe you have the potential to do a really good job.
A year ago, when anyone asked this forum, "Should I get an FFE?" the general response was: Yes. It's a really good car. It has some minor deficiencies that Ford really ought to address, and if they did, it would be near perfect. Short of a Tesla, it's the best EV on the market. If only Ford would get serious about selling it, it would be a great success....
Now, when people as the same question, the general response is more like: only if you can get one at a really, really low price, and you should lease not buy. There are better alternatives already and many more right on the horizon.
It's time to fish or cut bait. Your promised 100 mile FFE will be obsolete on the day it hits the dealers. Your Energi models offer half the electric range of a Volt, and soon Hyundai will offer serious competition. You have banked on the Energi as your course for electric cars, but their time has passed...those wanting serious electric range will choose the Volt, those looking merely to save gas money don't care much anymore, and there are no more green stickers in California.
Come up with a Tesla fighter or at least a Bolt fighter. Or just give up and buy credits from Tesla.