We’ve known for some time that Ford has a skunkworks team working on developing a new low-cost EV platform set to underpin a variety of future models, starting with a mid-size pickup. A previous report indicated that a small crossover may follow that new hauler as well, after most originally expected it to come first. Now, yet another report has surfaced indicating that this will be the case, as the forthcoming Ford EV pickup will apparently be followed by a small crossover riding on the same platform.
This report comes to us from Automotive News, which states that the new, small, all-electric crossover is expected to enter production at the Louisville Assembly plant in 2028 – roughly a year after the new mid-size EV pickup in 2027. As long expected, these models will replace the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair – both of which are currently built in Louisville – as each are slated to be discontinued.
As Ford Authority reported this past June, the Louisville Assembly plant is scheduled to undergo a major retooling late this year, which will prepare it for the production of these new all-electric models. That process involves adding space to the existing facility, as well as chargers and other necessary equipment. It’s unclear how many models utilizing the new low-cost EV platform Ford will eventually sell, but the automaker previously stated that it’s capable of supporting up to eight body styles. Either way, the pickup is slated to use lithium-iron phosphate batteries potentially built in Michigan, too.
In the meantime, Ford plans to make a major EV-related announcement on August 11th in Kentucky, which could pertain to the new mid-size pickup and/or small crossover, or plans revolving around Louisville’s remodeling, in general. It’s currently unclear if that will be the case, but CEO Jim Farley stated that the event will represent “a Model T moment” for the company.
Interest-free financing and more on the coupe and convertible pony car.
A way to determine who damaged a parked vehicle.
It appears to be in like-new condition, too.
A sliver of its total $36 billion dollar net loss.
The first time we've heard about that possibility.
Joining one already sold by Ford.
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Adding another EV makes less sense than adding one.
These two vehicles combined probably will not equal a quarter of the current production at LAP. Hope the folks are ready for some downtime and no overtime.