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Ford Unveils Affordable Electric Truck Platform for 2027

2/17/2026

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Ford Motor Company will debut the Universal Electric Vehicle platform with a mid-size truck in 2027, priced around $30,000.
The truck uses a 400-volt battery system with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells to prioritize affordability.
Ford aims to improve aerodynamics by about 15% over existing models and uses rapid prototyping with a software-defined architecture.
The Universal platform will support over-the-air updates to improve vehicle capabilities and competitiveness against Chinese manufacturers.

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Story summary

Ford Motor Company will debut the Universal Electric Vehicle platform with a mid-size truck in 2027, priced around $30,000.
The truck uses a 400-volt battery system with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells to prioritize affordability.
Ford aims to improve aerodynamics by about 15% over existing models and uses rapid prototyping with a software-defined architecture.
The Universal platform will support over-the-air updates to improve vehicle capabilities and competitiveness against Chinese manufacturers.