Overview
- Ford confirmed a 48‑volt low‑voltage system with a zonal electronics layout using five powerful computers, enabling a wiring harness more than 4,000 feet shorter and 22 pounds lighter than its first‑generation EVs.
- The midsize truck will use large aluminum unicastings that cut front and rear structural pieces to two from 146, with Ford citing roughly a 27% casting‑weight advantage versus a Tesla Model Y.
- Prismatic lithium‑iron‑phosphate cells will be built in Michigan for a cell‑to‑structure pack, and an in‑house power‑electronics unit supports bidirectional charging on a 400‑volt high‑voltage system.
- Ford claims about 15% better aerodynamic efficiency than other pickups, with details such as a teardrop roof profile and 20% smaller mirrors contributing measurable range gains.
- The UEV program targets about 20% fewer parts, 25% fewer fasteners, 40% fewer assembly workstations, and 15% faster build time at Louisville, while the $30,000 starting price and 2027 launch remain targets with EPA range and final specs to come.