Ford is taking a different swing at the electric truck with the new Ford Fathom™. Due in 2027, it’s a midsize EV pickup built on Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform. That price is going to get attention. The bigger question is how much truck Ford can deliver for it. We don’t have every answer yet, but the details Ford has released give us a decent idea of what the Fathom™ is supposed to be. A New Kind of Ford EV The Fathom™ will be the first vehicle built on Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle Platform. Rather than adapting an existing gas-powered vehicle for an electric drivetrain, Ford developed this architecture specifically for a new generation of more affordable EVs. Ford hasn’t released horsepower, torque, battery capacity, EPA-estimated range, charging speed, towing capacity, or payload figures yet. Those are some pretty big blanks for a pickup, so there’s still a lot we need to learn before judging its capability. We do know Ford is aiming for more interior room than its midsize dimensions might suggest. The company projects the Fathom™ will have more passenger volume than the Toyota RAV4. For drivers around San Jose, CA who want a truck without dealing with full-size pickup dimensions every day, that could be one of its strongest selling points. Plenty of Technology Comes Standard Ford isn't treating the lower starting price as an excuse to gut the cabin. Every new Ford Fathom™ will get a large touchscreen with navigation powered by Apple Maps, along with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. Digital Key will allow a compatible device to serve as the vehicle key, and owners will be able to access connected functions remotely through the Ford app. The Fathom™ will also be BlueCruise capable. Ford describes it as next-generation BlueCruise capability, although we’ll have to wait for more information about exactly what changes or improvements that brings. Bidirectional Power Could Be a Big Deal One of the more interesting, confirmed features has little to do with the touchscreen. The Fathom™ will support bidirectional power, meaning its battery won’t only take electricity in. It will also be able to send stored energy back out for compatible uses. Ford hasn’t released output figures or all the details about what equipment will be required. Still, there’s obvious potential here. Portable battery power could come in handy at a jobsite, campsite, tailgate, or anywhere else you’d rather not drag along a separate generator. That feature makes sense on a pickup. It turns the battery into something useful even when the truck isn't moving. What We Still Need to Know There are a few numbers that will ultimately decide how good this truck is. Range is an obvious one, especially for California drivers covering longer distances. Charging speed matters nearly as much. Truck buyers will also want firm towing and payload ratings before deciding if the Fathom™ can replace their current pickup. Then there's the standard-range battery itself. Until those details arrive, it's better to think of the Fathom™ as promising rather than proven. The New Ford Fathom™ Arrives in 2027 Preorders are expected to open in early 2027, with more specifications likely to arrive as launch gets closer. Drivers around San Jose, CA, can visit Mission Valley Ford Trucks to learn more about Ford's current truck and EV lineup and keep up with new Fathom™ availability. Once we have the range, charging, towing, and payload numbers, we'll have a much clearer idea of what Ford's affordable electric truck can really do.
