Overseas car media "Carscoops" exposed a set of pictures of a three-row pure electric SUV prototype that was axed by Ford. This set of photos was quietly posted on LinkedIn by Ford executive Doug Field.An official Ford spokesperson confirmed to "The Drive" that this is "the three-row pure electric SUV that we will discontinue in 2024." The spokesperson also said that this model has now been converted into a research and development test vehicle to provide technical reference for Ford's next-generation pure electric models. Future Ford pure electric models will see its significant design influence..
This model is obviously a research and development prototype. Its appearance is completely different from Ford's existing product line. It adopts an extreme aerodynamic design, with a rounded front and a huge windshield angle, which is connected to a slender and sloping roof.
The designer also created a streamlined body for it, with minimalist door handles. The design style is quite similar to the Ford Mustang Mach-E. It is also equipped with aerodynamically optimized wheels. The rear shape of the car is almost vertical. The overall combination has many similarities with the ideal MEGA created by China's new power car companies.
Ford once positioned this seven-seater model as a "high-speed rail-level" car with a pure electric range of more than 350 miles (563 kilometers). When the battery is insufficient, DC fast charging can replenish 100 miles of range in just 6 minutes. It has even planned an extended-range version with a range of up to 550 miles (885 kilometers).
Of course, these plans ultimately failed to materialize, and Ford also significantly reduced its pure electric vehicle layout.However, a number of affordable pure electric models are still being developed, including a pickup truck priced at US$30,000..
