Ford announces universal van and pick-up platform
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
An all-new mid-size platform for electric vans and trucks has been announced by Ford, aimed at making electric pick-ups and vans more affordable, durable, and efficient.
The company says that a combination of lower running costs, advanced battery tech and large-scale manufacturing means it could bring electric commercial vehicle closer to diesel parity in terms of pricing, range and usability.
The first model to come from the new platform, a mid-size four-door electric pickup, is expected to arrive in 2027.
The first new vehicle will be a mid-sized electric pickup aimed at both business and lifestyle users, with a targeted starting price around £22,100.
Ford claims it will offer more usable space than a Toyota RAV4, a secure load bed and additional front storage thanks to a frunk under the bonnet. No specific figures have been confirmed, but the new model is expected to have similar payload and towing figures to the existing Ford Ranger.
The battery technology is also significant – its cobalt and nickel-free prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) packs double-up as part of the floor structure, lowering the centre of gravity for better handling, freeing up cabin space and is said to improve durability.
"We took a radical approach to a very hard challenge," says Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "Create affordable vehicles that delight customers in every way that matters – design, innovation, flexibility, space, driving pleasure, and cost of ownership."
“We took inspiration from the Model T – the universal car that changed the world,” said Doug Field, Ford’s chief EV, digital and design officer.
We assembled a brilliant collection of minds across Ford and unleashed them to find new solutions to old problems."
