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Impressive announcement that the 2027 Toyota Highlander is all EV - no more ICE or Hybrid engines.

Agree with you on the build quality of the Ford. Love my heavy steel body Mach E which has proved well in crashes than driving a 3D printed plastic body Slate held with machine screws.....

When I had a '22 Lightning, it had a power tailgate, spare tire, in bed storage options, and auto dim mirrors but it costed $67,000. My current '23 Mach E has a power tailgate, no spare but it has an inflator/sealer kit but has auto dim mirrors priced at $54,000. Fathom at $28,350 might have...

For me, BlueCruise is a workload saver for my body - similar to flying planes with auto trim and auto pilot. Instead of manually steering, BlueCruise does it for me on long trips and it shows when I arrive - my body is less stressed, back feels good, less tired and arms & legs feels good...

Just retired myself from the public government sector and agree that I found the same issue with Kia / Hyundai before I got my Ford Mach E. Hyundai and Kia had major complaints on repair, parts availability, warranty support and loaner issues. When I drove the EV6 for a week while my Mach E...

50kWh battery, FWD and 400V = PASS

100% agree - 200 mile range is more than adequate once EV newcomers overcome range anxiety....

Fathom's $30K base sounds like it won't have the extra camera for hitching and the trailer computation mode. Lightning has trailer mode w/ class IV towing up to 10,000 lbs; something the Fathom won't have. It may be estimated by Apple Maps.....

Yah, the 400V pack seems to be the limiting DC charge rate. Seeing 800V packs that boasts faster charging does make me envious.

Just remember, the load rating is more important for EVs. When I got replacement tires, I opted for run flats (RFT), higher load rating and larger + wider tires that I can pressurize lower than OEM tires. Makes for a much better ride ! +4 on tire size upgrade w/ wider wheels:

Yes, this is what I was thinking too! Ford started doing that with '23 Job 2 Mach E to lower the price point and remove other standard equipment. I got the last of the '23 Job 1 with 3 years BC included, but it was baked into the cost....

Wow, there's some real hope that the Fathom will get equally good efficiency out of the LFP battery! My NMC 71kW barely gets 2.5 mi/kWh if driven in town but drops to 2 mi/kWh on the freeways / highways at high speeds. But then mine has been modified with a 2" lift, non EV RFT tires, and Ford...

Agree - I had to special order my Mach E with light gray (off white) interior. Worth the 14 month wait for the custom built Space White w/ light gray interior that the dealer said was rare to see configured that way. I hate black interiors - it's hot (I live in sunny So Calif) and feels like a...

Yah, you seem to like the Platinum trim which comes with the larger 22" wheels but thinner tires. I prefer the thicker rubber on 18 or 19" wheels...

Yes, real world data is definitely needed. Remember, EV battery capacity never reaches 100% full charge or 0% discharge. Due to SOC buffers built in to protect the cells, the vehicle will never get to use 100% of the battery. Theoretically, my 72kWh battery in my Mach E, with 230 mile range it...

Yes, correct. 2022 Lightning came with AM radio standard but the antenna was the outside mounted whip antenna on the fender style which negated interference concerns. 2023 Mach E did not come with AM probably due to the antenna on the roof mounted shark fin. I got AM radio turned on OTA in...

Any states have EV incentives for purchase / lease ? Rebate or tax credit ? California just approved a $3500 point of sale (POS) rebate for a new EV under $50K MSRP. This makes the Fathom as well as lower trimmed Mach E eligible!

Ford Mach E did not have AM when I first got it but was later added via OTA update. Works great for me as I use AM radio for news & traffic.

My Mach E frunk was used to safely store my IT test equipment and tools when I was working. Now that I just retired, it's my Home Depot & Costco storage and since I back into the garage with side door opening impossible, the frunk makes it perfect! With upcoming road trips, it will be my...

That would be a miracle! My Mach E which is very aero (low Cd and lowest weight trim) in sunny So Calif gets around 2.5 mi/kWh around town but drops to 2 mi/kWh on the highways / freeways. Even less when the temps drop or terrain is introduced. If buyers hear 3.25 mi/kWh, they would expect...