Ford Fathom EV Pickup ($28,350 Starting Price) - News & Info

[MountainAlive]

I’m still intrigued and curious to see what ultimately gets revealed. The name doesn’t bother me, I’m more interested in what this thing looks like and what features it has to offer. Still TBD I guess.

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[JRDM2]

$28,350 Starting Price *until your dealers get involved

Like Slate's price, it excludes destination charge, then there's registration, tax & paperwork fees.

If it does happen, Slate is screwed….

I'll wait to see what the base model is before getting too worried. And I want to see more reviewers try a production slate and see what's under the panels.

But this thing coming out is one reason I wouldn't want to reserve a Slate just yet.

 

[PJnc284]

I can't fathom... The possibilities are endless.

 

[boggle]

Like Slate's price, it excludes destination charge, then there's registration, tax & paperwork fees.

This also has 4 doors, while Slate only has 2. And optional AC, power windows, etc.... but I digress.

Delivery and TTL fees are a drop in the bucket to the ADM games dealerships will try to play with these vehicles. A new budget EV platform positioned well under median new vehicle cost is rife for exploitation. Let's just hope Ford learned a lesson and doesn't overestimate reservation conversion rates like they did with the Lightning.

 

[JRDM2]

This also has 4 doors, while Slate only has 2. And optional AC, power windows, etc.... but I digress.

Granted but one correction, Slate includes AC. https://www.slate.auto/en/hvac

Another thing going for it (I think / hope) is repairability and less to go wrong. But not many people will think of it until something breaks.

 

[boggle]

Granted but one correction, Slate includes AC. https://www.slate.auto/en/hvac

Another thing going for it (I think / hope) is repairability and less to go wrong. But not many people will think of it until something breaks.

Good to know, didn't think they all had AC as standard kit. I'd actually be interested in Slate if they had AWD available on release, I don't need a seasonal vehicle.

 

[RickLightning]

A $30-$40k vehicle will be embraced by many here in America. The low cost of operation and small size will be exciting for folks 30-50 years younger than most on the Lightning forum. The current price of EVs in America is crazy. Very exciting news if FORD is able to pull it off.

I might get one to pull behind my RV if that is an option....

Only if you put all 4 wheels on a trailer...

 

[JRDM2]

Good to know, didn't think they all had AC as standard kit. I'd actually be interested in Slate if they had AWD available on release, I don't need a seasonal vehicle.

That is definitely a negative for the Slate. I'm curious what it will cost to go AWD with this Fathom.

 

[Flipper]

I can't Fathom buying one

 

[ClevelandBeemer]

Like Slate's price, it excludes destination charge, then there's registration, tax & paperwork fees.



I'll wait to see what the base model is before getting too worried. And I want to see more reviewers try a production slate and see what's under the panels.

But this thing coming out is one reason I wouldn't want to reserve a Slate just yet.

The fathom is going to have significantly more standard equipment than the Slate for similar money. Again, it’s not looking good for Slate.

 

[dorbi]

The fathom is going to have significantly more standard equipment than the Slate for similar money. Again, it’s not looking good for Slate.

Different strokes for different folks. I see a lot of people say "And this has two more doors!" as if that's a selling point for everybody. If that were the case, the Mustang wouldn't exist, the Miata wouldn't exist, the Corvette wouldn't exist, etc.

The simplicity of the Slate is enticing, but I'll probably end up with a Ford Fathom.

 

[Grumpy2]

Only if you put all 4 wheels on a trailer...

Remember the old days?
Maybe not available right now, but why not?

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If you’re looking for manual locking hubs for an electric vehicle (EV), the good news is that many of the same brands and designs used in trucks and SUVs are available for EVs — but you’ll need to match the bolt circle, spline count, and axle diameter to your EV’s drivetrain.

 

[RickLightning]

Remember the old days?
Maybe not available right now, but why not?

Manual Locking Hubs for Electric Vehicles
If you’re looking for manual locking hubs for an electric vehicle (EV), the good news is that many of the same brands and designs used in trucks and SUVs are available for EVs — but you’ll need to match the bolt circle, spline count, and axle diameter to your EV’s drivetrain.

CJ-7 : yup
2013 F-150 : yup

 

[Cbowe]

The Ford Fathom is official! With a $28,350 starting price and a ton of new details about Ford’s affordable EV truck.

Join Joshua Turner , Patrick Anderson from The Electric Duo , Jace Craft-Miller and me for a special Turn Down for Watt and see what happens when four EV nerds (and a live community chat!) get together to debate the future of Fords exciting new EV platform!

Watch here: The Ford Fathom First Look! - A Slate Killer?

 

[Garyl]

The question for Ford and Slate for that matter is how much unit volume is it going to take to keep it in production and not get slammed with a 10 billion $ corporate right down. If the Lightning is any indication the number has 6 figures per year for Ford. Hopefully Slate can at least survive with half the volume. Add dealing with the upcoming "market adjustment" pricing and Fords previous "packaging" of options I wouldn't count on getting a 30K$ Ford any time soon.

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