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Ford CE1 Platform

The Ford CE1 platform, also known as the Ford Universal EV platform, is an upcoming Ford Motor Company vehicle architecture designed to underpin electric vehicles of several sizes and types.

Quick Look

Coming soon.

Expected Models

The following models are expected to be based on the Ford CE1 platform:

  • Compact crossover (similar to current Ford Escape)
  • Midsize crossover (similar to Ford Edge or Mustang Mach-E)
  • “Midsize-plus” three-row crossover (similar to Ford Explorer)
  • Pickup (similar to current Ford Maverick)
  • Cargo van (similar to Ford Transit Connect cargo van)
  • Passenger van (similar to Ford Transit Connect passenger van)

Key Features & Characteristics

Coming soon.

Powertrain

The Ford CE1 platform will be capable of supporting a wide variety of electric batteries and motors.

Availability

Vehicles based on the Ford CE1 platform are expected to become available for the 2027 calendar year. Models based on this new vehicle architecture will be made available globally.

Predecessor

The Ford CE1 platform replaces the Ford GE1 platform, which underpins the first-generation Ford Mustang Mach-E.

Prior to the announcement of the CE1 platform, Ford was developing the successor to the aforementioned GE1 platform, known as GE2. The GE2 platform was canceled during development, and the GE1 platform was

one direct predecessor, and at least one other predecessor that was never

Successor

As of this writing, the Ford CE1 platform has no successor.

Discussion

Discuss the Ford CE1 platform in our Ford forum.

News

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