# Ford Bronco platform expansion and electrification > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ford-bronco-platform-expansion-and-electrification > Updated: 2026-09-08T11:27:00.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 3. Ford is expanding its Bronco platform to include a variety of new vehicle types, including a pickup truck and a luxury SUV for the Lincoln brand. The Bronco-based pickup, which could arrive by 2030 to compete with vehicles like the Jeep Gladiator, is expected to be manufactured at the Michigan Assembly Plant. Additionally, Lincoln is developing a rugged, body-on-frame luxury SUV derived from the Bronco architecture, aiming for a 2029 launch with a projected starting price of approximately $70,000 to compete in the luxury off-road market. As part of a broader strategy to refresh 80% of its North American portfolio by 2029, Ford is integrating more electrified powertrains, including a hybrid Bronco expected around the 2028 model year. Internationally, a Chinese-built Bronco New Energy, produced via a collaboration with JMC Ford, has been observed testing in Australia. This model is available as a pure-electric vehicle or an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) featuring a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol generator. Ford has confirmed the launch of the China-built Bronco Basecamp in Australia and New Zealand. This model utilizes a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine acting as a range extender, a 49kWh battery, and dual motors, providing an estimated driving range of 800km to 900km. It includes outdoor-oriented features such as vehicle-to-load capability, a pop-up roof, and a heating and cooling box. In the Oceania region, the Bronco Basecamp is scheduled to arrive in the second half of 2027. Ford Australia has opted to launch only the EREV version rather than a fully battery-electric model, citing current charging infrastructure limitations for long-distance travel. In the Philippines, the potential arrival of the Bronco Basecamp is being discussed as a way to compete in the growing plug-in hybrid SUV segment. ## Claims - Ford New Zealand is considering bringing more electric products to the market, including the Fathom ute and a full-electric Bronco. (single source) - The Fathom electric pickup is scheduled to go on sale in the United States in 2027. (single source) - The E-Transit City electric van will arrive in Australian showrooms next month with deliveries starting in November. (single source) - The E-Transit City features a 56 kWh LFP battery and a WLTP combined driving range of 254 km. (single source) - Ford filed patents for a next-generation SUV that include modular storage for removable door panels and sleeping arrangements. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Ford to launch Bronco Basecamp hybrid SUV in Australia and New Zealand Ford is launching the Bronco Basecamp, a range-extended hybrid SUV built by JMC, in Australia and New Zealand by late 2027, focusing on outdoor utility and overcoming charging infrastructure gaps. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ford-expands-electric-vehicle-lineup-and-files-next-gen-bronco-patents ### 2026-08-26: Ford expands Bronco brand with new models and international testing Ford is expanding its Bronco lineup with upcoming hybrid and pickup models while testing a Chinese-built Bronco New Energy EREV in Australia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ford-expands-bronco-brand-with-new-models-and-international-testing ### 2026-08-19: Ford developing Bronco-based pickup and luxury Lincoln SUV Ford is reportedly developing a Bronco-based pickup truck for a potential 2030 launch and a luxury Lincoln SUV based on the Bronco platform to compete with high-end off-roaders by 2029. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ford-developing-bronco-based-pickup-and-luxury-lincoln-suv --- Cite as: Ford Bronco platform expansion and electrification. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ford-bronco-platform-expansion-and-electrification