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FORD'S FATHOM EV TRUCK STARTS AT $28,350

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
THU, AUG 6, 2026

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Ford announced its first midsize electric truck, called Fathom, will start at $28,350 when it arrives in fall 2027. The company plans to reveal the vehicle's design in early 2025.

The Fathom represents Ford's first product built on a new EV platform designed for affordability. The company has described this initiative as a "Model T moment"—a reference to Henry Ford's democratization of the automobile through mass production and cost reduction. Ford has been hinting at low-cost electric vehicles for nearly a year, emphasizing innovative assembly methods to achieve competitive pricing. The Fathom will be a full-featured truck despite its entry-level price point. Details remain sparse. Ford has withheld design specifications and full feature lists until the official reveal scheduled for early 2025. The company has not disclosed battery capacity, range, towing capacity, or other key performance metrics. The $28,350 starting price positions the Fathom significantly below most current electric trucks, potentially reshaping the EV market's affordability landscape.

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