Ford CEO's Surprising Confession: I Love Electric Cars No Relationship With Politics

JAKARTA - Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley, surprisingly admits his love for electric cars. This is somewhat unexpected because Farley is known as a big fan of a noisy and powerful V8 car.

This admission was written long enough on his personal social media account platform X. Even praised by the owner of the platform Elon Musk.

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"Throughout my life, I lived in a car. The roar of the V8 engine felt like the soundtrack of my life," said Farley.

The man, who has spent 40 years working in the development of this new vehicle, admits that he has a hobby of Mustang racing and fiddling with his 1973 Ford Bronco.

However, all that changed when he tried his Ford F-150 Lightning. The pickup electric car offers a quiet, subtle, and extraordinary driving experience. Coupled with a range of up to 480 km and the ability to charge at home every morning, makes Farley even more attracted.

"Electric vehicles remove daily complexities and remind us why we love driving," said Farley.

According to him, electric cars such as the Mach-E Mustang that are suitable for adventure on the road, are proof that electric cars are still fun to drive.

Correcting Misunderstandings About Electric Cars

Farley is concerned about the amount of disinformation around electric vehicles. He wants to straighten out people's views who are still doubtful about this technology.

"Many are skeptical of the distance and charging of electric cars. In fact, our research shows that most Americans rarely travel long distances," Farley explained.

In addition, the fact that 80 percent of electric car owners charge at home and the growing public charging network, makes these concerns no longer relevant.

In addition to comfort, Farley emphasizes the economic and environmentally friendly side of electric cars.

"The cost of ownership of electric cars can be lower. For example, the owner of the Mach-E Mustang can save up to 64 percent for fuel costs and 27 percent for routine maintenance," said Farley.

Not to mention the fact that manufacturers like Ford continue to innovate to make electric cars more affordable.

Ford's Great Investment And Future Consumer Options

Farley affirms Ford's commitment to investing in the future of electric vehicles.

"We recognize that the future of transportation is in electric vehicles. For that, Ford poured billions of dollars into building skilled factories, technology centers, and labor," Farley said.

According to him, although at this time it is still a loss, the loss is an initial investment that is common in new technology.

Farley believes that consumers, not regulators or politicians, will determine the future of electric cars.

"We will continue to offer the best choice to consumers, both gasoline, hybrid and electric cars," said Farley.

"Try it yourself and make your decision. Who knows, you'll be surprised like me," concluded Farley.