Ford starts new EV platform for cheap electric cars from 2027

ford Plant with the new Universal EV Platform and a completely revised production system one New generation of affordable electric cars. It started in 2027 a medium-sized, four-door electro-pick-up price goal: round $ 30,000 (approx. 26,000 euros).

Focus on efficiency & flexibility

The platform should 20 % fewer parts, 25 % less fastening elements and one 15 % shorter assembly time make possible. Also the cabling is reduced by 1.3 kilometers and 10 kg.

The centerpiece are Prismatic LFP batteries (Cobalt and nickel-free), which serve as a load-bearing vehicle structure- this saves weight, lowers the focus and creates more interior.

No compromises in performance

According to the Ford, the new e-pick-up will be a price despite the cheap price in less than 6 seconds to 100 km/h Accelerate - as fast as a Mustang Ecoboost. Ford wants to announce range, battery variants and loading times later.

Production revolution: From the band to "Assembly Tree"

Ford says goodbye to the classic assembly line: Front, rear and battery module are prefabricated in parallel and then put together.

• Large casting elements replace dozens of small parts

• 40 % faster final assembly sought

• Concept could bring real competitive advantage if the efficiency gains occur as planned

Billions of investments in the future

• $ 1.9 billion: Modernization of the Louisville work (Kentucky)

• 3 billion US dollars: Blueoval Battery Park in Michigan (LFP production from 2026)

• Total volume: around 5 billion US dollars (4.3 billion euros)

• New jobs:: almost 4000 direct jobs

With the Universal EV Platform Will Ford Faster, cheaper and more flexible Produce - and thus assert yourself in the hard -fought market for cheap electric vehicles alongside Tesla, BYD & Co.