The comment came during Ford's fourth-quarter earnings call to investors, where Farley mentioned SUVs and pickups as potential use-case scenarios.

Ford CEO Jim Farley has revealed that the automaker is developing extended-range powertrains for its large electric SUVs and pickup trucks, following the strategy of other brands like Ram and Volkswagen Group's newly established Scout Motors.

Ford is preparing to introduce extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) as a way to electrify future SUVs and pickups, including the Super Duty family.EREVs use an electric powertrain with a battery and electric motors but also include a gasoline engine that functions solely as a generator to recharge the battery.

Ford will offer range-extended vehicles as part of an evolving multi-energy strategy. The company’s CEO said large electric crossovers don’t make sense and need huge batteries. Ford had a net income of $5.

Ford has confirmed it is developing range-extender hybrids in order to grab a larger share of electrified car sales, after having suffered a drop in global EV sales in 2024. Ford CEO Jim Farley said that the American brand is developing SUV and pick-up platforms designed for range-extender EVs (RExs),

Who says a giant ship can’t be turned around quickly? Speaking on a Q4 2024 earnings conference call this week, Ford CEO Jim Farley was keen to explain how determined he is to maintain the Blue Oval’s agility in developing new electrified products to match ever-changing consumer demand and regulatory environments.

With sales of Ford EVs cooling down, the Blue Oval is reportedly turning to range-extender tech for future mid-sized and heavy-duty models.