Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck

[Doctors Do Little]

So, does this mean the end of the Ford F150 lightning with 2026 the last year of production. I can't imagine they would make two electric truck

I'm thinking that they do. The little not-Maverick-not-Ranger EV truck and whatever this T3 will be.

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[luebri]

I'm thinking that they do. The little not-Maverick-not-Ranger EV truck and whatever this T3 will be.

Agreed. The small one is aimed at the mass market / price point focused crowd. The larger "T3" will try to apply some of what they learn through that development to a larger & more premium slice of the market to replace the Lightning.

 

[doggod]

here is what I got: we will try to copy Tesla manufacturing, hardware, and software. so we will be 10 years behind Tesla.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

here is what I got: we will try to copy Tesla manufacturing, hardware, and software. so we will be 10 years behind Tesla.

You forgot, "...because - China..."!

 

[doggod]

You forgot, "...because - China..."!

I forgot about the huge sales drop in china for Ford.

 

[TaxmanHog]

https://fordauthority.com/2025/08/upcoming-midsize-ford-ev-pickup-will-be-exported


By Brett Foote
August 25, 2025 11:12 am

In recent weeks, we’ve learned a few details about the as-of-now-unnamed, upcoming mid-size Ford EV pickup that’s set to enter production in the next couple of years. There’s still a lot we don’t now about this future model, too, but details continue to trickle out a little at a time, helping to paint a clearer picture in that regard. The latest pertains to the availability of the new Ford EV pickup, which apparently won’t only be sold in the U.S.

Rather, the future mid-size Ford EV pickup will be built at the Louisville Assembly plant for both the U.S. and “export markets,” according to the automaker itself, a revelation that stems from the unveiling of its new universal EV platform. Such a move makes sense given the fact that Ford previously stated that its new low-cost platform is designed to help it better compete with burgeoning rivals from China. In the case of the pickup, Ford is targeting a “super affordable” $30k starting price tag.

What we also know about the future mid-size Ford EV pickup is that it will be offered exclusively in four-door guise, while owners will be able lock their gear in the bed without the need for a roof rack or trailer hitch racks. It’s expected to be closer in size to the Maverick than the Ford Ranger, and the new model will reportedly be as quick as a Mustang EcoBoost, with more room inside than a Toyota RAV4. It’s slated to launch in 2027 and tout a potential max annual capacity of 190,000 units.

The future model will reportedly offer up 51 kWh of usable energy from its LFP battery pack, which is quite tiny when compared to most EVs on the market today. However, it may also be offered with nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries as well. On top of that, Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that the “sleek and digital” pickup will be able to power a home for upwards of six days, too, but towing won’t be a priority, it seems.

 

[PJnc284]

wow 51kWh. Not sure I'd even make it to my parent's house ~120 miles away on a single charge. They're going to need to hire someone from Lucid to crank up the efficiency or it'll only be good for around town.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

wow 51kWh. Not sure I'd even make it to my parent's house ~120 miles away on a single charge. They're going to need to hire someone from Lucid to crank up the efficiency or it'll only be good for around town.

Guess it depends how hard you mash on the skinny peddle on the right? (kidding - I feel you on range anxiety)

 

[PJnc284]

Guess it depends how hard you mash on the skinny peddle on the right? (kidding - I feel you on range anxiety)

Indeed. The lightning uses about that much each way running 55-60mph @ 2.2mi/kWh. If i take the interstate it would use about 70kWh.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

Indeed. The lightning uses about that much each way running 55-60mph @ 2.2mi/kWh. If i take the interstate it would use about 70kWh.

I'm taking mine out on only my 3rd trip out of state, but fortunately, there are plenty of charging options up and down I75 into the wild hither lands of TN. I'll charge to 100% tonight and let her rip tomorrow.

 

[sotek2345]

Really hoping that "51kw" battery is an entry level one to keep the base price down for advertising, or this thing will be a FLOP. Even if they get the efficiency up to 3.0 mi/kwh (very hard in a truck form factor), that would be a 150mi range in ideal conditions. And LFP takes a bigger hit in the cold than NMC.....

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