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Ford Opens Pre-Order Invite List for Sub-$30,000 Fathom EV Pickup
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Vehicle Overview and Pricing
Ford has begun accepting names for a “pre-order invite” list for its upcoming electric pickup, the Fathom. The model is positioned as a midsize, four-door truck that will likely match the compact dimensions of the current Maverick. Pricing is set to start at $28,350 for the standard-range battery version, with a $1,595 destination fee bringing the total to just under $30,000. Car and Driver lists the price as $29,945, confirming the sub-$30K target.
Features and Platform Details
The Fathom will be the first vehicle built on Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform, employing a 400-volt lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack that is both cobalt-free and nickel-free. The battery pack forms the vehicle floor, lowering the center of gravity and freeing interior space. Standard equipment includes a large touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Apple Maps-based navigation, a digital key, remote-control via the Ford app, and BlueCruise hands-free highway driving (the latter may require a subscription). Bidirectional charging capability will allow the truck to power external tools or camping gear. All models will support BlueCruise and feature a NACS charging port, as observed on test mules at Tesla Supercharger stations.
Production Timeline and Official Comments
Ford plans to begin official pre-order acceptance in early 2027, with the first production units slated to roll off the 3-million-square-foot Louisville Assembly Plant later that year. Deliveries are expected to start in the latter half of 2027. A Ford spokesperson reiterated that the launch timeline remains unchanged, confirming the 2027 target.
Anticipated Market Position
By offering a fully electric pickup at under $30,000, Ford aims to create a new affordable segment that currently includes only a few gasoline-powered compact trucks. The Fathom’s combination of low price, extensive standard tech, and bidirectional charging is intended to differentiate it from rivals such as the Slate electric pickup, which occupies a similar price bracket but offers fewer standard features. If demand continues to rise as indicated by the growing pre-order invite list, the Fathom could become a key driver of mass-market EV adoption in the pickup category.