Automotive
Ford releases initial details on upcoming $30,000 Fathom electric truck
The entry-level EV will feature a $29,945 starting price, rear-wheel drive, and an LFP battery pack ahead of 2027 production.
The short version
- Ford has outlined key specifications for its Fathom electric truck, which will start at $29,945 including destination fees.
- The base model will feature rear-wheel drive and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, with all-wheel drive and a larger battery available as options.
- Pre-orders are scheduled to open in early 2027 alongside prototype production, with full assembly starting later that year.
- Final specifications for optional features, battery chemistry, range, and bed power outlets have not yet been fully detailed.
Key facts
- The Ford Fathom is set to start at $29,945, including destination fees, featuring a rear-wheel-drive setup and an LFP battery.[MotorTrend]
- Optional features will include all-wheel drive via a front motor, a larger battery, and Ford's BlueCruise hands-free driving technology.[MotorTrend]
- The vehicle's navigation system and EV route planning will run on Apple Maps rather than Google Maps.[MotorTrend]
- The Fathom will seat five passengers, feature a front trunk (frunk), support digital phone key access, and include bi-directional charging capabilities.[MotorTrend]
- Pre-orders for the truck are slated for early 2027 when production prototypes begin assembly, with final vehicle production commencing later in 2027.[MotorTrend]
What remains uncertain
- The exact chemistry, total capacity, and range of the optional extended battery remain unconfirmed.[MotorTrend]
- Whether promotional iconography points to dedicated Pet Mode or Camp Mode features, or standard bed power outlets, has not been officially detailed by Ford.[MotorTrend]