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  1. Fathom vs. CX-5 Size Comparison - public sighting photo

    All the window rake photos are consistent with the mission. As a multiple EV owner (10+ in the family) aero is the single most important factor in efficiency. Period. The pic once again confirms this will be a compact aka Maverick size vs midsize that Ford likes to mention. Not Ranger or...

  2. Farley says “It’s going to be a heck of an effort to launch this [Fathom] at scale, at cost, on time.”

    I could probably survive with 4K towing in an EV. My biggest boat is 4K loaded and was an easy tow with the Ridgeline (a bow rider with a full cover and could get high 16 mpgs). I wasn't that confident in long hauls with the Maverick with Max Tow especially with an ECVT. No towing test but I...

  3. Farley says “It’s going to be a heck of an effort to launch this [Fathom] at scale, at cost, on time.”

    I was hoping for the Fathom to hit in time for me to limit my 'Over 100K miles aka no more battery warranty' in my 2022 Lightning Lariat. Deciding whether to let it ride as I've been trouble free at 92,000 miles or flip it and approx $15K for a low mile 2023-2025 Lariat or Platinum. Not...

  4. Tim says fully loaded Fathom well below mid 30's

    I'll be replacing a 2022 Lightning Lariat w/ the 511, so I don't care if a loaded Fathom with the same gear as a loaded Maverick Lariat is $40k+. That is probably more realistic. Following the Maverick trims and options.

  5. Something Important, Say No to Door handles.

    A good discussion. I've owned or driven almost every EV aka used all the door handles. Immediate family has had 12 different EVs since 2022. We currently have a 2025 ME and 2022 Lightning in our house. Best door handles IMO are the Hyundai Ioniq 5 flush handles. Out of the way but present...

  6. Dimensions for midsized and compact trucks for comparison. Also the RAV4 since it was offered as a reference for passenger compartment.

    A lot of the size perception comes from the fact there were so many standard cabs and very few full size aka crew cabs (esp in the 1990s). People look at overall length and just see that number. All that being said, my previous 2020 Honda Ridgeline was WAY more spacious than a friend's vintage...

  7. Dimensions for midsized and compact trucks for comparison. Also the RAV4 since it was offered as a reference for passenger compartment.

    Good points but be aware on an EV, wheelbase doesn't always have the same relationship due to the additional room in the chassis due to the small size of the electric motors. It really varies too based on the steering and suspension design and set up. Having had or driven all these, a Ioniq 5...
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