Ford's upcoming $30,000 electric pickup truck is real, with spy shots and a new microsite showcasing its design and features. The vehicle, which the company has billed as its next "Model T moment," is on track for a debut next year and will be the first product to ride on Ford's Universal EV Platform, a skateboard architecture that should support many different kinds of vehicles beyond a pickup with a bed.
The yet-unnamed battery-electric truck will use a lithium-iron-phosphate battery and a 400-volt charging system. It's said to have interior volume comparable to that of a Toyota RAV4 and the ability to sprint from 0-60 mph as quickly as an EcoBoost Mustang, in 4.5 seconds. Ford is building the electric motor in-house, and there will be single- and dual-motor options available—which means that the cheapest, $30,000 trim will be a two-wheel-drive affair.
View Price on AmazonThe truck's design appears to be final in Ford's own footage, judging from the complete camouflage and smooth appearance of the body. The side profile features a high beltline and a relaxed rake of the windshield to reduce air resistance and improve efficiency, which is especially important for electric vehicles. The X-shaped wheels are also a cool touch.
Ford tells us to watch the microsite for updates as it wraps up development of the pickup, ahead of a reveal later this year before an on-sale date in 2027. The automaker certainly isn't afraid of building hype with its "Model T moment" claims; we'll just have to see if the final product lives up to them.
Source: thedrive.com
