A Ranger-Sized EV Is the Future of Ford Trucks? CarCast + Edmunds Podcast

Is a midsize Ford electric truck the future of the brand? We get welcomed to the secret skunkworks facility and sit down for an exclusive interview to see Ford's next big move. CarCast — https://www.youtube.com/user/adamcarollascarcast/?utm_campaign=qr_code&utm_source=youtube Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2i4DBJjukzgBs1b38JnPu3/?utm_campaign=qr_code&utm_source=youtube Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carcast/id323983193/?utm_campaign=qr_code&utm_source=youtube Ford Ranger Edmunds Review - https://www.edmunds.com/ford/ranger/?utm_campaign=video_description&utm_source=youtube Ford Maverick Edmunds Review - https://www.edmunds.com/ford/maverick/?utm_campaign=video_description&utm_source=youtube More Edmunds Tips & Advice Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSQoIGhBLpQ5vwZpCc8L5oyFe9DlD9tj Appraisal Tool - https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/?utm_campaign=video_description&utm_source=youtube Car Listings - https://www.edmunds.com/new-cars-for-sale/?utm_campaign=video_description&utm_source=youtube Ratings and Reviews - https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/?utm_campaign=video_description&utm_source=youtube 00:00 Intro 05:53 Alan Clarke Background 10:18 Moving to Ford & Building the New EV 34:40 Breaking Down the Interview 50:37 CarCast Wrap Up Welcome to the CarCast, a weekly automotive podcast hosted by Matt "The Motorator" D’Andria and Edmunds Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver, who break down the latest car news and industry trends. In this episode, we share an exclusive interview with Alan Clarke, Ford's VP of Advanced Development Projects, live from their secretive Long Beach skunkworks facility. Ford is shaking up its corporate strategy, operating this division like a lean, venture-backed startup to develop a ground-up, $30,000 Ford electric truck. Bypassing traditional Detroit bureaucracy, this autonomous team focuses on heavy vertical integration to outpace global competitors and deliver a game-changing new Ford EV. Rather than building a full-size workhorse, Clarke explains that heavy towing compromises battery range, making a lifestyle utility truck a smarter fit for future cars and future EVs. This upcoming new Ford truck maximizes interior cabin space while offering a massive, lockable front trunk for secure storage. The engineering philosophy rejects the heavy battery death spiral seen in some rivals, leaning instead on Colin Chapman’s mantra to "simplify, then add lightness". By optimizing every kilogram, this Ford electric car achieves an accessible retail price with a smaller, highly efficient battery pack. This make-or-break project is crucial for Ford's survival. When this innovative Ford EV hits dealerships, it will sit directly alongside successful alternatives like the gas-powered Ford Ranger and the Ford Maverick Hybrid. To win over buyers, it must dominate with superior digital software, brilliant packaging, and true cost parity. With running prototypes already hitting the roads, we can expect an official public reveal by the end of this year. If this kind of video is helpful to you and you want to support us in making more work like this in the future, hitting the like, subscribe, and notification bell buttons goes a long way. Disclaimer: This video's description was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy by the Edmunds editorial team. The video itself was created entirely without the use of generative AI. https://www.instagram.com/edmundscars https://www.facebook.com/edmunds https://www.tiktok.com/@edmunds https://twitter.com/edmunds https://www.reddit.com/user/edmundscars #FordRanger #FordMaverick #Edmunds