Overview
- Reporters who scanned a QR code on a camouflaged prototype on Tuesday found a Ford microsite that posts video and details of the yet‑unnamed pickup and its development progress.
- Ford says the truck will be the first vehicle on its Universal EV (UEV) platform and Universal EV Production System, which uses large castings and a much shorter wiring harness to cut parts and simplify assembly.
- The microsite shows near‑final prototypes undergoing hot‑ and cold‑weather tests at Ford proving grounds and assembly validation at the company’s development center.
- Ford has disclosed core technical choices for the truck: prismatic LFP (lithium‑iron‑phosphate) cells, a 400‑volt electrical system, and in‑house electric motors with single‑ and dual‑motor options; LFP offers lower cost and simpler packaging but slower peak charging compared with higher‑voltage systems.
- The company and multiple outlets say the entry price target is roughly $30,000 and the truck is slated for a reveal later this year with customer deliveries in 2027, a development that could lower EV prices for buyers and affect Ford’s manufacturing costs and competitive position if the targets hold.