Although Ford's CEO now gets it, Ford's product line doesn't reflect it yet.
Farley has been bringing a few sample BYD cars to the US, for Ford people to drive around and to take apart. Farley dragged his executive team to China to see a BYD plant. They came back scared. But what Ford actually sells is 1) an F-150 converted to electric, 2) a Ford Mustang converted to electric, and 3) a Ford Transit converted to electric. They're all more expensive, and heavier, than their gasoline-powered versions.
BYD shows that electric cars are cheaper if designed properly from the ground up.
The problem is that the US no longer makes many cars. Mostly giant trucks and SUVs.
Hauling all that mass around requires a huge battery, resulting in 3-ton vehicles.
BYD shows that electric cars are cheaper if designed properly from the ground up. The problem is that the US no longer makes many cars. Mostly giant trucks and SUVs. Hauling all that mass around requires a huge battery, resulting in 3-ton vehicles.