Ford's Electric Vehicle Plans: Delayed Release of Project T3 and New Electric Van
Ford postpones the release of its upcoming electric pickup truck and van, opting instead to concentrate on developing smaller electric vehicles.
Ford has announced a shift in its electric vehicle (EV) release schedule, delaying the launch of its highly-anticipated full-size electric pickup, Project T3, and a new electric van until 2028. Originally planned for a 2025 debut, the launch was first pushed to 2027, but has been delayed once more [1][2][3].
The decision to delay the larger electric vehicles comes as Ford focuses on developing smaller and more affordable EVs. One such project includes a midsize electric pickup truck, which is expected to launch around 2027. This new truck will be built on a new Universal EV Platform designed to create affordable, software-defined vehicles. The starting price for this truck is anticipated to be around $30,000 [4].
There is also speculation about the revival of the "Ranchero" name for this or another smaller EV project [4]. The "Ranchero" is likely to have a lower body compared to the Ranger. However, no specific date for the debut of the "Ranchero" or the new smaller EV has been mentioned.
The August 11 announcement is expected to provide more information about Ford's plans, possibly revealing details about the "Ranchero" and another new smaller EV [5]. The focus of the August 11 announcement appears to be on electric vehicles (EVs).
It's worth noting that Ford announced a "skunkworks" project last year to develop low-cost EVs [6]. The delay in the next-generation electric pickup and van is due to Ford's focus on developing smaller and more affordable EVs in the North American market.
Meanwhile, the current-generation F-150 Lightning, a pickup model currently offered by Ford, continues to be available. The E-Transit, an electric van currently offered by Ford, will also be replaced, but its debut has been delayed to 2028.
In conclusion, Ford is pushing back the release of its next-generation electric pickup, Project T3, and its new electric van to 2028. The company is focusing on developing smaller and more affordable EVs, with a midsize electric pickup truck and the potential "Ranchero" in the pipeline. The August 11 announcement is expected to provide more details about Ford's EV plans.
[1] Ford delays electric pickup and van to 2028 [2] Ford delays electric pickup to 2028 [3] Ford's electric pickup and van delayed to 2028 [4] Ford's electric pickup and van delayed to 2028: Report [5] Ford to announce new EVs on August 11 [6] Ford announces "skunkworks" project to develop low-cost EVs
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