Calculated Battery Size Based on the Images

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An AWD extended range trim would make sense. I do not expect there to be alot of trim options ofered seperately, unless they are “bolt on” at the dealers service department. Just me interpreting the desire to keep the production line moving and eliminate sources of error in manufacture.

 

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Probably a small battery XL model with very few options to hit the 30k mark. Then an 8k jump to XLT with big battery with a 2k dual motor option, and a dual motor Larait/Tremor for around 43-46k. The battery upgrade likely only cost them around $3000, but will be a huge price jump to the consumer.

I certainly hope this isn't the case. I don't think even Ford knows the actual range yet for the standard battery but all evidence points to it being lower than average for the class. I'm probably going to want more range. Given the starting price is a lot lower than I expected I could see room in my budget for an a la carte battery upgrade, but $8K plus a trim level jump to get decent range would be a non-starter for me.

If you look at the Hyundai Ioniq 5 there's a $2,500 jump from an SE standard range to the SE long range and no other mandatory upgrades. I could live with that.

 

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Also, if the extended range battery isn’t LFP, but instead NMC, being more energy dense, the cost could be greater for the bigger battery.

 

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Also, if the extended range battery isn’t LFP, but instead NMC, being more energy dense, the cost could be greater for the bigger battery.

There is an improved LFP battery available from CATL, which according to a inquiry made from from Claude, is available by contract to Ford. This has higher energy density and faster charging speed. If they are using this technology for all the trims than the estimates on battery size are low and the the range is higher than the common estimates. The other option is that this improved battery will be offered in the higher trim and offer the stated advantages. The Michigan battery plant should be able to produce this product. It is a modification in chemistry not requiring a change in process equipment, according to what I could find. It uses commodity metals, aluminum, zinc, and magnesium for the catalyst used for improved performance.
I asked Riley about this and got no response, which was not a surprise.

 

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There is an improved LFP battery available from CATL, which according to a inquiry made from from Claude, is available by contract to Ford. This has higher energy density and faster charging speed. If they are using this technology for all the trims than the estimates on battery size are low and the the range is higher than the common estimates. The other option is that this improved battery will be offered in the higher trim and offer the stated advantages. The Michigan battery plant should be able to produce this product. It is a modification in chemistry not requiring a change in process equipment, according to what I could find. It uses commodity metals, aluminum, zinc, and magnesium for the catalyst used for improved performance.
I asked Riley about this and got no response, which was not a surprise.

Rivian got 335 EPA out of an 88kwh LFP battery with a more boxy design. Ford also claims they made a more efficient motor. They use an LG, which I imagine is behind CATL, if Ford is able to use the latest CATL tech.

 

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In my Mach-E RWD standard 71kWh battery pack, I used to get about 3.5mi/kW with daily mixed-use driving, 2.8mi/kWh on the freeway. (Curb weight was 4,394lbs.)

 

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In my Mach-E RWD standard 71kWh battery pack, I used to get about 3.5mi/kW with daily mixed-use driving, 2.8mi/kWh on the freeway. (Curb weight was 4,394lbs.)

I got fairly similar in my GTPE.
3.1-3.3 was easy to get on my 46 mile daily commute. Mixed driving, with plenty of hooligan sprints to get position, if you know what I mean.

Car was absolutely fantastic too.
Just not big enough for 3 or 4 grandkids and their cargo. That's why I'm partial to full sized trucks.

I'm looking at these electric Mavericks for family members. To coax them to electric. I feel guilty having all the fun.