Nearly 14 months ago, Ford gave us a sneak peek into the new Mustang-inspired electric crossover. They are now finally ready to show us exactly what “Mustang-inspired” means.
Count down to Showtime…
Ford recently said that they will debut the electric SUV on 17 November ahead of the LA auto show.
The electric SUV is basked in mystery despite Ford occasionally dropping a teaser image. We are all very excited to see what they are bringing to the market in 2020. A new website was recently launched but it provides few details. It merely says that Ford is targeting the EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles. We will have to wait until the debut date on the 17th of November to find out more about the look, specs, and price.
Ford says that their Mustang crossover will be targeting 300 miles (483 km) of EPA-estimated range per charge (and 370 miles/600 km on the European more generous WLTP) in a specific configuration, and an October 17 press release from Ford’s charging partner Electrify America has the trim in question as a rear-wheel-drive model with extended-range battery pack.
Network of Easy To Find Charging Stations
Ford offers 12,000 charge locations and 35,000 plugs, all easy to find via the FordPass app on your mobile device or vehicle touchscreen.
Ford has always backed hybrid technology. In 2016 Ford Chairman Bill Ford said at the Fortune event that he sees plugin hybrids as a transitional technology.
Since then a lot has changed. Hybrids are still in the mix. But Ford has put its focus on the development and production of all-electric motor vehicles over the past 18 months.
What Does The Future Hold For The Ford electrified Mustang SUV?
Ford said that they will invest $11 billion to add 16 all-electric vehicles to their global portfolio. The portfolio will boast of 40 electric vehicles through 2022.
During the Frankfurt Motor Show in September Ford unveiled a range of hybrid vehicles as part of its plan to reach sales of 1 million electrified vehicles in Europe by the end of 2022.
Ford has invested in electric vehicle company Rivian and sealed a deal with Volkswagen that covers various areas, such as autonomy and collaboration on the development of electric vehicles. Ford will use the VW MEB platform to develop at least one electric vehicle for the European market that is designed to be manufactured and sold at scale.
