Correct are you yes.
Hell yeah it is. It would be killer if it were the powerboast from the F150 but Ford won't got that big.
While I agree that full EV's are premature garbage at this point, I think PHEV's are actually pretty fantastic - especially if we can tap into all that extra battery power while camping!
That just depends on what they might do to improve the payload capacity, as well as the increased power delivery, potential gearing changes, etc.
I don't disagree that it will appeal to some people, and I may have gone too far with "pavement princess", but it will not be a great off road vehicle. Don't get me wrong, an electric buggy would be great off road. 100% torque at 0 RPM is perfect for off road. But a passenger vehicle with all the safety features and modern features would be too heavy. As far as payload capacity the only way they could increase it with the added weight of the battery, would be to go to heavier axles and other components, as well as "truck" tires, all of which would impede off road performance. Even if you only do mud, not rock (like Moab) weight is not your friend. You can take any vehicle off road, but that does not make it a good vehicle for off road.That just depends on what they might do to improve the payload capacity, as well as the increased power delivery, potential gearing changes, etc.
I don't think the added weight from the batteries is a complete dealbreaker offroad. Most people aren't hitting Moab every week anyway, but that doesn't mean they're "pavement princesses." There's a big gap of owners in between, and that gap is where most of us exist. The PHEV Broncos will likely still kick a lot of ass in that gap.
I remember when Jeepers felt the same way about the 4xe. (I was one of them)
