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Ford Fathom electric pickup prototypes undergo desert testing
Ford is advancing development of the Fathom, a mid-size electric pickup truck scheduled for a 2027 release. Camouflaged prototypes were recently spotted in Las Vegas following hot-weather testing in the Nevada desert. CEO Jim Farley confirmed the vehicle's name and its role as a new mid-size electric offering.
The Fathom is designed to be highly affordable, with a projected starting price of approximately US$28,350. This cost-efficiency is driven by the vehicle's use of Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform. The truck's design appears to prioritize aerodynamics and urban utility, featuring a crew-cab body, a relatively short load bed, and aerodynamically optimized wheels.
Production of the Fathom will take place at the Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky. Ford has invested approximately US$5 billion to renovate the facility, transitioning it from gasoline-powered vehicle production to a specialized system for the UEV platform. This overhaul aims to enable large-scale manufacturing of electric vehicles starting in 2027.
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Ford · Ford Motor Company · Jim Farley · Las Vegas · Louisville Assembly Plant · Nevada
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Fathom is scheduled to reach North American markets in 2027. autotrader.co.nz · www.autoo.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prototypes have undergone hot-weather testing in the Nevada desert. autotrader.co.nz · www.it-boltwise.de · www.autoo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The standard-range Fathom model will have a starting price of US$28,350. autotrader.co.nz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Fathom will be the first production model based on the new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform. autotrader.co.nz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The vehicle is designed with a ‘new silhouette’ that may not fit traditional pickup classifications. www.it-boltwise.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Fathom is a mid-size electric truck. autotrader.co.nz