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Sure, but we need to keep in mind the 10s of millions of Americans who will never drive a vehicle if it has ANY association with liberals or environmentalists. If they need an over engineered monstrosity to get into an EV and show their friends that EVs are better than ICE, then let’s go.

I would be more than happy with something Subaru Baja sized - preferably with an option to fold down the back for extra bed size on those rare occasions when I need it.

Sorry, 4 tons! JFC.

Due to moving to the country I bought my first used pick-up in 2021 (2009 Tacoma), chosen because it was smaller than the average truck. I’m encouraged by Hyundai’s Santa Fe and the Ford Maverick. I’m running this one to the ground as long as gas is available but hoping for smaller EVs soon.

the NZ version of U-Haul is coyly named after the van (Hireace) one can get them by the hour literally anywhere. very useful vehicles

I noticed that, too, when I visit. Tradies and such use those flatbed Utes, not the overtestosteroned US trucks. Usually the biggest trucks are Amaroks. Rare to see a big American pickup.

Bro I just want a sensible electric car that is cheap and doesn't look fucking weird. I don't even want a truck I'd drive a damn minivan.

it's still taller than I would like. gimme a sedan height option

The problem is the size not the batteries. The batteries dictate larger vehicles for the most part but there should just be an acknowledgement of how lethal modern truck sizes are. Those lifted idiot trucks should be uninsurable if not explicitly illegal.

I agree. Never said I didn’t.

With a Honda Fit (~100 hp), aftermarket hitch reciever ($300 installed, and the Harbor Freight light-duty folding trailer ($530, this model limited to 50mph) I can haul literally anything I have ever seen in the bed of an F350.

A rare correct opinion on the internet. 10 points for Reeder. 🔋🔋🔋

I barely drive, but I truly want one of those.

Frickin monstrosities

I watch a lot of FarmTube. All they care about is how much it can carry and how much it can pull.

Also the new ones aren't too bad, the problem is the US only lets you drive them on the road if they're 25 years old

Why the Ford Maverick doesn't have an EV option is a mystery

When I am looking at contractors all things being equal I am going to choose the one with the beat up work truck over the shiny and clean F-150 King Ranch. Priorities.

Pre-ordered R1S several years ago (only electric SUV at the time). Still hasn't been delivered. Now there's more options on the market. AUDI suv looks promising.

If it helps kill the ICE, I'm all for it.

Agree one million percent.