The Ford Fathom is a highly anticipated, affordable electric pickup truck that's packed with standard features and priced at $29,945.
The Fathom is the first to roll out on Ford's Universal EV platform and will likely be a similar size to the compact Ford Maverick.
Pre-orders will open in early 2027, but a separate list for "pre-order invites" is live now.
Ford's sub-$30K electric truck has garnered lots of reactions, but demand continues to rise as more information is revealed about the future EV. While official pre-orders won't open for another few months, anyone who's part of the highly enthusiastic crowd can get a head start by signing up for Ford's "pre-order invite" list.
The Fathom will enter a unique segment. There are only a handful of compact trucks on the market, and they tend to be gas-powered. Slate's new small electric pickup often gets looped into the conversation with the Fathom due to their similar price points and small footprints, but Slate's no-frills mission is a bit different than the Fathom, which claims to offer a multitude of standard features with a starting price of $29,945.
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Plenty of Bells and Whistles
While we're still in the dark about some of the Fathom's most important specs, Ford has released a pretty long list of its capabilities and standard features. The Fathom will be the first to ride on Ford's new Universal EV (UEV) platform, and the truck will have bidirectional power capability, meaning it'll be able to send power to plug-in electronics like tools and camping gear.
Inside, a large touchscreen can run Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or Ford's built-in navigation powered by Apple Maps, which the automaker says will be used to improve its BlueCruise hands-free driving capabilities across all of its models. BlueCruise will also be available in every Fathom, though it'll cost extra to activate and will likely be a subscription-based service. A digital key and a Ford app remote control come standard as well.
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Beyond the touchscreen, the rest of the Fathom's interior is a bit of a mystery. Ford says the four-door truck will have more room for passengers than a Toyota RAV4, but we've yet to see any measurements or interior teaser photos.
Still a Long List of Questions
Ford has kept most of the Fathom's performance stats under wraps. We're anticipating at least two battery options: one standard range, which would sit at the lower end of the pricing spectrum, and one extended-range option. That's assuming there will be multiple trims, as Ford hasn't released any information about the Fathom's trim options either.
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The Fathom will feature a 400-volt electrical architecture with a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery to meet the affordable price point. Early images of the UEV platform show a rear-wheel-drive setup, but the Fathom will also likely come with an all-wheel-drive setup.
Further powertrain details, including the Fathom's driving range, horsepower, torque, payload rating, and charging speeds, haven't yet been announced. Ford claims the Fathom will reach 60 mph as quickly as a four-cylinder Mustang, so its acceleration should be pretty punchy.
Official pre-ordering for the Fathom opens in 2027, but Ford is currently taking names on a separate list that gets people in line for a "pre-order invite," which will supposedly reward early supporters with the first wave of production Fathoms. The Fathom is expected to be fully revealed by the end of this year, and deliveries will begin in late 2027, following early preorders next year.
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