2025 EVs preview at the San Diego Auto Show! (Plus 2024 recap!)

[@briandonadio4284]

Great video! I love your conversation dynamic and level of detail walking folks through most of the EVs in the US currently.

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Hey guys it’s been great watching you this past year! Looking forward to 2025!!

[@TheCallie52809]

I'm a new owner of my first EV. It's a 2025 Equinox RS FWD. That's how I found your channel when you folks leased an Equinox and posted a couple of videos on it. I'm not interested in the Ford Mach-E, but I've been watching other than Mach-E videos you've been posting and enjoying the content. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you.

[@felwei335]

Always fun and informative to watch your videos…keep going!

[@Molishious]

I’m glad they added the heat pump. Watched one of your videos where it was pointed out still no ventilated seats. Not a dealbreaker but good to know. I prefer the shifter on the stalk. If Ford could make an affordable electric Maverick I think that would do very well. They’d have that market to themselves.

[@MachE_VLOG]

The Premium will have ventilated seats. That skunkworks EV truck should be smaller than the Lightning but it is unknown whether it will be Ranger size or Maverick size.

[@TassieEV]

Was there anyone else there at the show? Usually auto/motor shows there is hoardes of people so how you managed this with basically no one else there is amazing unless it was press day but even then. Watching this on the 31st Dec so Happy New Year and look forward to your videos in 2025.

[@LucienDupont]

I'm sure it was the press day - and the San Diego auto show is pretty small, so probably not a lot of press, and no new car intros.

[@MachE_VLOG]

The SD Auto SHow is really small and they don't even do a full press day. Instead, we got up at 6am and we're able to go in a couple of hours early with our press pass.

[@LucienDupont]

@ Ah! Good to know. That’s for getting up for us! 👍

[@kenastl]

So many choices for EVs now. It's great to see and I hope it continues. I really want an EV but it's hard to beat the practicality of an old school minivan. I haven't seen any similar minivan EVs yet, but I am sure it will happen at some point.

[@CalumMME]

Thanks again for another entertaining and educational year! 2025 is the year where I have to pick my next car and if it’ll be another Mach e. Have to be honest, I’m not that keen on the changes like the smaller frunk due to heat pump and changing the gear changer to the stalk. Being from the UK, I’m not used to having so many things on the stalk but I’m sure I could get used to it and at least it still has stalks!😂 Anyway, all the best for 2025!❤

[@MachE_VLOG]

Happy New Year Calum! - Liv

[@newscoulomb3705]

GM's getting rid of "Ultium" was mostly a branding/marketing change. I think it might have something to do with LG being partial owner of Ultium Cells, and GM wants to be battery agnostic. I also give them a bit of credit because, beyond iONNA, GM was also funding EVgo sites for over 2 years at this point.

[@godofdun]

Exactly this.

[@rusticroads]

48:37 the rear seat leg room is surprisingly large in the Prologue. More than in the second row of an Explorer. They took that space from the cargo area though, which keeps it from being a replacement for the Explorer for us. It’s close though, and we discussed whether or not we could make it work in most situations. I was impressed, but not excited, and when you’re looking at spending $57k, it should be more exciting to contemplate purchasing.

[@MachE_VLOG]

This past year, we have learned to ignore the price more and more. Not because it isn't a factor, but because the deals being offered (especially for leasing) make the MSRP less relevant. Honda has some great deals on these right now. I was sorta shocked that they are allowing OnStar in these vehicles but they skipped SuperCruise and lacks true lane centering.

[@rusticroads]

@ it will be interesting to see what I can wrestle out of the dealers for lease terms on each. The incentives help the cost issue, which is the primary obstacle. These are great vehicles if they were $35-40k! Great video, by the way, as always!

[@newscoulomb3705]

Thanks, Patrick and Liv! Looks like a great Auto Show! In terms about selling mass market EVs, I think it's going to be more than just the price. I do think there's a value proposition that must be met. A lot of the early EVs were actually really cheap, especially by today's standards, but even at $20,000, an EV with 100 to 150 miles of range is a hard sell.

[@BufordT]

I love my '23.5 Vapor Blue Mach-E, but I like these wheels better.

[@iangardner2311]

Appreciate your more unbiased reporting.

[@newscoulomb3705]

One other big distinction with the Prologue and ZDX is that the ZDX has the 100 kWh battery, so it's maybe a closer direct comparison to the Cadillac LYRIQ. I think they're all valid platforms depending on what people want and need, and I do think it's a valid strategy to partner with another automaker for an off the shelf EV battery, powertrain, chassis, etc.

[@evflyguy]

A bit surprised there's no Polestar presence there. 3 just came out and 4 is a month or so away.

[@ScottThomasPhoto]

That's a wrap!!! Happy New Year. 2025 is going to be "interesting" to say the least. Looking forward to your continued coverage of Ford and other electric vehicles. Have fun at CES.

[@MachE_VLOG]

Happy New Year Scott! ❤️ Let us know if there's anything you want to see at CES! - Liv

[@ScottThomasPhoto]

@@MachE_VLOG LG's Plant Lamp. :-)

[@steveb6287]

Thanks for the coverage,I hope to own a EV soon and happy to see more options in the market! Tesla is Not a option for me.

[@LarryRichelli]

I have had my Lightning for over year and have never used the keypad on the outside.

[@randyfrommesaarizona6927]

You’re going to CES! Please spend a good amount of time at the Aptera booth. I’m number 12,000, or so, in line for one and seriously considered an Equinox EV lease like yours to tide me over, but it’s just cheaper to pay for gas until I get the Aptera.

[@MachE_VLOG]

We have time planned with CES and their HQ is only about 10 minutes from our home. We hope to keep sharing their progress news as they get closer to production!

[@cecekeepingitreal3531]

I’m waiting on Cadillac 3rd row. I’m trading my Lyriq in for that ❤😂❤

[@adriantatum1673]

Thanks for all that you do. And your comments near the end of this video were in no way controversial. Indeed, they were, if anything, understated.

[@EV_Spotting]

Looking forward to the fast Blazer SS.

[@Molishious]

Yes, where is that thing? They have the Blazer out for a while now and the Cadillacs and the Acuras. Seems like the Chevy SS should be here by now.

[@Molishious]

I think the lease deals on the Prologue are definitely a big part of why it is doing well. Also the CarPlay. But I think the other thing is the allure of normal. It looks normal, has normal door handles, normal buttons, switches and knobs. A normal sunroof that opens. Normal screens. And a kick sensor in the back instead of a proximity sensor. And most of the modern tech that you would expect. Supercruise would have been good, but I guess that was a bridge too far for GM or Honda.

[@MachE_VLOG]

Normal is underrated! :-)

[@loriallen67]

That grey with the pink/purple sheen is way cool.

[@MachE_VLOG]

It is SO nice! I'm editing a meetup video we did and someone showed up with that color and it's so pretty! - Liv

[@MooTaters]

I have to say I thought the same thing about the Acura ZDX looking like a hearse before you said it.

dont forget Rivivan

[@godofdun]

21:14 They do make a limited number of RWD Blazer EVs

[@Jazzynupe1911]

8:36 the power promise only applies to NEW purchases & leases. I bought a used 2024 model (less than 4000 miles) & was told I didn't qualify. So be mindful of that if you are researching used models.

[@MachE_VLOG]

Yeah, it would be hard for them to offer that on a used car since it would be like offering cash rebate on a new and used vehicle.

[@Yanquetino]

Yay! An Auto Show in your home town! I hope Ford can really expand its EV production and sales in 2025… but I will confess that I'm irritated that Farley would consent to donating $1M to the inauguration. Pisser.

[@AdamJakowenko]

Hey I was there! 😁

[@MachE_VLOG]

So glad you joined us! - Liv

[@jamespugh]

Great 👍 looking at all the new Evs from the car show wrap up 2024 bring in 2025. I kind like the Bus from vw just wish got short option. Chevy blazer very cool and looking hard at them and the hyundai 5 and 6 at one time as the kia ev6. All over run down a id4 at one time can't do first edition white interior. Love mustang mach E was so close few times on buy one.. But as a couple we made the decision to go with the Gas ⛽️ vw tiguan 2.0T awd sel for know with how the market is and how charging is here in Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh area. Still wait all terminal in charge they been say we are getting places .

Ya agree the Nissan Ariya is very attractive ev..

[@jamespugh]

Will you guys check out scout motors from vw with new suv and truck .

[@MachE_VLOG]

We have an appointment to meet with them at CES.

[@jamespugh]

@MachE_VLOG nice. What their offering to the market is kind cool from what I watched from their channel. Suv form is direct compared to likes of the Ford bronco or jeep wrangler space. As truck version with wide bench seating is very cool and missed in the usa 🇺🇸 truck market. Both with sold axel and big tires as a option for off road in farming. Also offering ability to work on it on ur own garage. Hope lay my own hands on it 🙏 at Pittsburgh auto show for 2025 .. maybe able see the new ID bus at that show or dealer .

[@liamvg]

I was a Toy/Lex loyalist for over 20 years until I looked at the bZ4x / Solterra. I was specifically looking for an EV and switched over to Ford and got an MME. Unless Toyota actually commits to an EV that doesn't cost 10K more, doesn't go 0-60 in 7 secs., has less than 300 miles range, and charges at less than 100KW on average, I'm not going back. I know I'm just one person but I had planned to be a Toyota buyer for the rest of my life. Not anymore unfortunately.

[@loraj4712]

I had Toyota's for decades and was hoping they would make an EV version of the Prius. Gave up waiting and got a used Polestar.

[@newscoulomb3705]

In regards to Tesla and FSD, I definitely agree that systems like Blue Cruise and Super Cruise satisfy many (if not most) drivers' needs, and personally, I'm of the opinion that these advanced driver assistance systems should be limited to highways by regulation anyway. Is it cool that FSD can operate in a construction zone, school zone, residential neighborhood, etc.? Sure, but that doesn't mean it should be allowed to. The risks if something goes wrong on the highway are just as high, but the people there are protected by their own vehicles. When you're talking about areas with a lot of pedestrians, they will have a hard time getting out of the way or surviving any sort of direct impact. Also, there are very strong metrics indicating that FSD might be a product/service in search of a customer. The last report I saw was that only 3% of people chose to keep FSD after their initial 30 day promotional trial was over. That tells me that people consider it a novelty, but they do not consider it a high enough value feature to actually pay for. Also, also, at the risk of diving into the hot topic, I'm finding myself less and less inclined to give any money at all to Tesla, including in the form of Superchargers. At this point, I can only think of one route that I actually need the Superchargers to complete, so they are relegated to emergency use only. It's also why I'm not super interested in a car with a native J3400 port at this point. Until more public charging providers start offering native J3400 support, it would actually be an inconvenience to have a J3400 port because I would be using CCS1 plugs 99% of the time.

[@kyliefan7]

😂😂😂 Wasn’t it Toyota who said when they came out with “Their EV” it will be much better and cheaper than Tesla??? 😂😂😂

[@MachE_VLOG]

Yeah, Toyota is all talk right now!

[@rusticroads]

The Mach-E and Lightning are going to have to carry Ford EV-wise for a long time (2027?) but I’m not sure how they’re going to do it effectively. We just drove a Honda Prologue and a Mach-E back-to-back, and the Mach-E felt dated by comparison. The Mach-E drove well (I liked it better than the Prologue), but the displays are spartan and lacking in polish (and SLOW) compared to the Prologue. What was ok in 2021 is no longer acceptable in 2025. Even the Lightning has a better instrument panel, so we know Ford can do it, but for whatever reason, the company has allowed the Mach-E to languish.

[@Molishious]

The Mach E comes out next year with a heat pump and a redesigned center console, moving the shifter to a stalk. I’ve test drive them both and prefer the setup of the Prologue but want the excessive horsepower of the Mach E GT. The Prologue is just adequate. Not sure if For is doing anything thing with the tech. I didn’t much care for the setup of the screen on my test drive but didn’t really have enough time to be sure. I was impressed by the horsepower on the freeway. The biggest problem with the Prologue is I’m not sure that Honda will make them for very long and I’m not sure they’ll be the best for servicing them. I’m pondering the idea of a lease.

[@rusticroads]

@@Molishious I think the only way to make it work is a lease.

[@Axel-Sylt]

Due to Elon Musk´s support for ultra conservative and right-wing radical parties here in Germany and Europe (e.g. UK, Italy), more and more people are selling their once beloved Teslas. Buying a Tesla becomes more and more uncool here...

[@johnpoldo8817]

Sorry, most of us in US do not perceive Mr Musk as ultra conservative and radical.

[@yystl]

⁠@@johnpoldo8817Speak for yourself. Go to any non Tesla EV forum and you’ll see plenty of people telling you why they didn’t choose a Tesla. When I chose to buy a Kia EV6, I passed on Tesla precisely because of what I believe Musk’s political views are.

[@Molishious]

@@johnpoldo8817Are you being sarcastic?

[@headyhere]

Sold my 2024 Model Y and took advantage of great deals to buy Mach E.

[@matttakahashi8283]

I’m a real man, with my own mind. I couldn’t care LESS as to what Musk does to affect what I buy. Anyone who lets a person affect their decisions in life is absolutely pathetic and low on the totem pole of life. Stop being pathetic

[@MikeWeida]

Great overview of the EV market. Platform sharing is nothing new. GM and Toyota worked together on many fronts. Mitsubishi and Chrysler Corp. built Rivian's factory to produce cross-platform vehicles.

[@cecekeepingitreal3531]

It great without apple car play and I have a Lyriq that comes with apple car play, I don’t even use it. I use google maps not apple. It’s much better

[@MachE_VLOG]

I think people miss Apple Maps and Apple Music plus the tighter integration with their phone for iPhone users.

[@Carlos1f]

I WILL never buy an EV without Apple Car Play/ Android Auto......

[@MachE_VLOG]

Yeah I getcha. If I didn't get all my Google Apps with Android Automotive, it would definitely bug me more. - Liv

[@roberto.gallegos]

Mach e 2025 still with ccs that’s horrible.

[@MachE_VLOG]

@@roberto.gallegos Why? Lots of CCS chargers out there and it's easy to use an adapter.

[@roberto.gallegos]

@ nobody wants an adaptor and with NACS being the standard going forward. Most, not all, are going to hold off until they come with native NACS charging

[@MachE_VLOG]

@roberto.gallegos Most people don't care since most charging is done at home. We haven't fast charged our Mach-E since October and that was only because we went to the Rove Charging grand opening. The J3400 standard wasn't even finalized until September.

[@roberto.gallegos]

@ ok. Well we will see with the sales numbers before and after native NACS

[@MachE_VLOG]

@@roberto.gallegos Mach-E sales have been doing great the past few months.

[@Usedcars1st]

In my opinion Toyota is smart

[@sirishkumar-m5z]

Designed with an innovative e-TNGA platform, Toyota bZ4X maximizes interior space and driving stability. Its smooth handling and comfort make every journey enjoyable, whether navigating city streets or cruising highways effortlessly.

[@MachE_VLOG]

Your spam isn't really helpful for promoting Toyota on our videos -- especially this one. Anyone that watches this video knows that the bZ4X is $10,000 more than a Chevy Equinox but has nearly 100 miles less range. I don't understand the point of your spam comments? Is Toyota paying you?

[@ericgregori]

People do not buy Teslas because of Musk, but have no trouble using Tesla Superchargers? How does that make sense? More people buy Teslas because of Musk and what he and Tesla have done for the EV community. Tesla still sells more EVs than Hyundai/Kia, Ford, and GM combined.

[@MachE_VLOG]

How much does a Tesla car cost? How much does a Supercharger charging session cost? Makes perfect sense. Tesla's sales are still really good but their US EV market share has dropped to under 50% in the past 2 qtrs.