# Ford details production and platform of its electric pickup Fathom

> In late October 2026, Ford says it has manufactured more than 5,000 large aluminum parts by unicasting at the Shelbyville Technical Center to finalize production of its electric pickup Fathom. On October 31, the automaker unveils new details on this future electric pickup announced at around $30,000. On November 2, Ford presents its UEV platform and the Fathom as a response to new Chinese electric vehicle players.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Ford, BYD and Ford Motor, in États-Unis, followed from 30 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 6 articles from 6 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 06:54. Figures reported: 5000 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (United States)
- Category: Electric and batteries, Plants, jobs and earnings
- Countries: États-Unis
- Brands: Ford, BYD, Ford Motor
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 03:15
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 06:54
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/40-ford-details-production-and-platform-of-its-electric-pickup-fathom

## Reported figures

- $28,350
- $30,000

## Sources by country and language

- United States: 3 articles, 3 outlets
- China: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Sweden: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- unknown: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (4), Chinese (1), unknown (1)

## Timeline (3 events)

### 30 October 2026 — [Ford produced more than 5,000 aluminum unicastings for electric Fathom pickup](https://mecapress.com/events/37-ford-produced-more-than-5-000-aluminum-unicastings-for-electric-fathom-pickup.md)

Ford says it has manufactured more than 5,000 large aluminum parts by unicasting at the Shelbyville Technical Center to develop the production process for its electric Fathom pickup.

2 sources, 2 articles · Shelbyville Technical Center — États-Unis

### 31 October 2026 — [Ford reveals details on its $30,000 electric pickup truck](https://mecapress.com/events/510-ford-reveals-details-on-its-30-000-electric-pickup-truck.md)

Ford communicates new details on its future electric pickup truck announced at around $30,000.

2 sources, 2 articles · États-Unis

### 2 November 2026 — [Ford met en avant sa plateforme UEV pour son pick-up électrique Fathom](https://mecapress.com/events/2276-ford-met-en-avant-sa-plateforme-uev-pour-son-pick-up-electrique-fathom.md)

Ford présente sa plateforme UEV et son pick-up électrique Fathom comme une réponse aux nouveaux acteurs chinois du véhicule électrique.

2 sources, 2 articles · États-Unis

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