Underneath, the truck rides on Ford's new Universal EV platform, developed by an in-house skunkworks team.
The architecture uses large aluminum unicastings, offering a 27% weight advantage over rivals. It reduces parts by 20%, fasteners by 25%, and factory workstations by 40%.
The 48-volt low-voltage system has a wiring harness that is 4,000 feet shorter and 10 kg lighter than Ford's first-generation EVs.
Ford has not yet revealed details about the electric motors or battery pack, but the truck will use a cost-effective Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery to keep the starting price near $30,000.
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More information is expected ahead of the 2027 debut. Earlier reports suggest the model could revive the historic Ranchero nameplate, though Ford has not confirmed this.
