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Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000

Baua Electric

Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric vehicles. Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. However, due to the pivot, plans for its three-row electric SUV have been put on the back burner.

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Indian giver! VW to supply tech as Mahindra plans electric vehicle attack

EV Central

As part of the new arrangement Volkswagen components will be integrated into Mahindra’s incoming battery-powered SUVs that will be built on its own INGLO architecture. SUV that will debut as soon as this December 2024. 09 SUVs in 2026. The first vehicle to benefit from the VW tie-up will be the INGLO based XUV.e8

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Beware Toyota HiLux, look out Ford Ranger! BYD reveals plug-in ute headed for Aussie sale soon

EV Central

Chinese car-making giant BYD has released its first official pictures of the all-new mid-size ute that will challenge the best-selling Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger when it lands in Australia later this year. But rumours suggest the total output will be in excess of 364kW – more than 70kW more than the fastest Ford Ranger Raptor.

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Ford CEO doubles down on affordable EVs after BYD, China’s EV bet is paying off

Baua Electric

Ford CEO Jim Farley wants the company to deliver affordable EVs like Henry Ford did with the Model T. After China’s bet on EVs “paid off” so far, Ford wants to compete with the best, including BYD. And right now, Ford believes those EVs are coming from China. That’s what Ford is doing in Marshall.

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Shark bites: BYD continues teasing roll-out of Aussie-bound dual-cab ute

EV Central

The 2024 BYD Shark was a surprise no show at the Beijing motor show but the Chinese car-maker has dropped four new teases of its electrified dual-cab 4×4 ute ahead of its imminent arrival. New BYD super-brand Leopard shows off 4×4 and supercar concepts READ MORE: Beware Toyota HiLux, look out Ford Ranger! 2025 BYD Shark tease.

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BYD says EVs have entered the ‘knockout round’ with next-gen tech rolling out

Baua Electric

During an investor meeting on Wednesday, BYD’s CEO, Wang Chaunfu, said it will launch its next-gen hybrid tech offering over 1,200 miles (2,000 km) range. The 30% offers room for Chinese brands to grow. In response, Ford is shifting from larger to smaller, more affordable EVs. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Ford and Zotye forming JV in China for EVs; Ford’s third JV in the country

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company and Zotye have agreed to establish Zotye Ford Automobile Co., The agreement was signed in Beijing today by Peter Fleet, Ford group vice president and president, Ford Asia Pacific, and Ying Jianren, chairman of Tech-New Group Ltd. Earlier post.). and board director of Zotye Auto. Earlier post.).

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