Electric Bronco EV hinted by CEO Farley

[85_Ranger4x4]

I recommend that you Google "series hybrid", "extended range EV", or "EV range extender". The kind that you're thinking of is a parallel hybrid, which is only one type.

Never really cared much about them in an automotive setting, just not the "normal hybrid" a person normally thinks of.

It is nothing new, ships have been using the same theory (but mainly so the engines can run at their ideal RPM and the shaft speed can be variable) since WWI. Steam or gas turbines and/or diesels running generators that run electric motors turning the screws. I think locomotives are similar also.

No plug in or really any battery for reserve with them though.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo-electric_transmission

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_electric_propulsion

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[Lakelife36]

Never really cared much about them in an automotive setting, just not the "normal hybrid" a person normally thinks of.

It is nothing new, ships have been using the same theory (but mainly so the engines can run at their ideal RPM and the shaft speed can be variable) since WWI. Steam or gas turbines and/or diesels running generators that run electric motors turning the screws. I think locomotives are similar also.

No plug in or really any battery for reserve with them though.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo-electric_transmission

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_electric_propulsion

So it's not how hybrids work, but you then give a whole list of hybrids working this way?

Also there is zero reason that I can see why you couldn't have plug-in or battery reserve on a car with a series-hybrid setup.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

So it's not how hybrids work, but you then give a whole list of hybrids working this way?

Never really cared much about them in an automotive setting, just not the "normal hybrid" a person normally thinks of.

Also there is zero reason that I can see why you couldn't have plug-in or battery reserve on a car with a series-hybrid setup.

I assumed they would. Ships and the like have no need for it, they basically use it for a simple variable transmission.

 

[Darforce]

Do you think there will be an electric Bronco in the next couple years and if so would you wait for it? I see a lot of new electric vehicles. Also, I see a lot of people worried about the gas shortage/prices and the mpg the Bronco has. Just thought I’d divert some focus away from the sadness of all the delays.

 

[sanford]

yes

 

[Jdc]

Do you think there will be an electric Bronco in the next couple years and if so would you wait for it? I see a lot of new electric vehicles. Also, I see a lot of people worried about the gas shortage/prices and the mpg the Bronco has. Just thought I’d divert some focus away from the sadness of all the delays.

My car is on it's last legs so I wouldn't wait, but I'd definitely think about trading my Bronco in for a plugin hybrid version like the Jeep 4xe. My commute is only a few miles and the battery would be more than enough to get me back and forth from work for a couple of days.

 

[Lolife]

We need it to be a hybrid not an EV!

I wasn't a fan of the Hybrid idea until I drove the Hybrid F150..... its pretty sweet. I think A Hybrid Bronco would work well, a few extra MPG would be very welcome.

 

[Lewisj41]

After seeing the F150 and it's "Frunk" this is making me more anxious for an Bronco EV, most notably a 2DR. This would solves the issue for storage space in those vacations and still keep the nostalgia of a 2DR.

 

[Darforce]

After seeing the F150 and it's "Frunk" this is making me more anxious for an Bronco EV, most notably a 2DR. This would solves the issue for storage space in those vacations and still keep the nostalgia of a 2DR.

I know!! That would be so much room. Plus I got an electric moped recently and I love the way it handles and I’m itching for an electric vehicle now

 

[Lewisj41]

Do you think there will be an electric Bronco in the next couple years and if so would you wait for it? I see a lot of new electric vehicles. Also, I see a lot of people worried about the gas shortage/prices and the mpg the Bronco has. Just thought I’d divert some focus away from the sadness of all the delays.

Just my own bystander opinion but there could be an underlining message that the Bronco showed up during their F150 release? Ford has a subtle way of giving hints. Sometimes we speculate more then should but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Perhaps they're waiting to see how the Jeep 4ex does in sales-in the month of April it was the second most sold vehicle after the Corvette according to this link....pay attention Ford!

https://insideevs.com/news/507794/jeep-wrangler4xe-april-sales-report/

 

[navi]

Just my own bystander opinion but there could be an underlining message that the Bronco showed up during their F150 release? Ford has a subtle way of giving hints. Sometimes we speculate more then should but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Perhaps they're waiting to see how the Jeep 4ex does in sales-in the month of April it was the second most sold vehicle after the Corvette according to this link....pay attention Ford!

https://insideevs.com/news/507794/jeep-wrangler4xe-april-sales-report/

That Jeep plug in hybrid is pretty tempting, but not at 48k.

 

[Lewisj41]

That Jeep plug in hybrid is pretty tempting, but not at 48k.

Consider the rebate though and cost saving on gas and maintance. Some rebates are as much as $7,500 for tax break and I probably spend about 2k/year on gas and thats with a 15mile commute to work.

Here's an interesting article on coat saving of thr Tesla Model 3...

https://www.thedrive.com/news/34494...g-this-police-department-thousands-of-dollars

 

[xcxv]

Hope Bronco EV has 1000 mile range and 0-60 in 2.3 seconds. $48K same price as 4xe

 

[BackcountryBirds]

I'm warming up to the EV option on the bronco. The bronco already has poor range and I don't think it's big enough for most my backcountry trips.

But I could use an EV bronco as my daily driver to save gas and speed around town, the beach, etc, with the EV acceleration. Then use my HD to tow it to the trailhead for silent off-roading and camp power with the battery, and still have my HD available for longer road trips/hunting trips cargo and towing where EVs struggle. If prices for the bronco stay similar for an EV and the $7500 tax credit stays in place then you could be looking at a pretty sweet rig for fairly cheap.

 

[Lewisj41]

I'm warming up to the EV option on the bronco. The bronco already has poor range and I don't think it's big enough for most my backcountry trips.

But I could use an EV bronco as my daily driver to save gas and speed around town, the beach, etc, with the EV acceleration. Then use my HD to tow it to the trailhead for silent off-roading and camp power with the battery, and still have my HD available for longer road trips/hunting trips cargo and towing where EVs struggle. If prices for the bronco stay similar for an EV and the $7500 tax credit stays in place then you could be looking at a pretty sweet rig for fairly cheap.

Senate is working to increase these tax incentives to upto $12,500.

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