Automakers target U.S. market with new extended-range electric trucks and SUVs
Hyundai, Ford, Ram, Jeep, Genesis and Scout Motors plan to launch extended-range electric vehicles by 2028, blending electric drive with a gasoline generator.
Several U.S. automakers are betting on extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) as a bridge between pure EVs and conventional gasoline cars. An EREV uses a sizable battery for daily trips and a gas-powered generator to extend range once the battery depletes, promising roughly 120-150 electric miles plus several hundred miles on a full tank. The strategy focuses on trucks and SUVs, with Ram’s 1500 REV offering 145 electric miles and up to 690 total miles, and Jeep’s Grand Wagoneer REEV following suit.
Hyundai will produce a three-row Santa Fe EREV in Alabama, aiming for early 2027 launch, and its luxury brand Genesis plans an unnamed EREV SUV. Ford intends to add a generator to the next-generation F-150 Lightning, and Scout Motors will offer gas-generator options for its Traveler SUV and Terra pickup. Experts suggest the concept may overcome the cost and consumer-education hurdles that hampered plug-in hybrids, though pricing could still range from $60,000 to $100,000.
Why it matters
The shift could reshape U.S. vehicle buying habits by offering electric driving without full reliance on charging infrastructure.
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