# Ford Details the Fathom Electric Pickup and Its UEV Platform

> In late October 2026, Ford stated that it had manufactured more than 5,000 large aluminum parts using unicasting at the Shelbyville Technical Center to develop production of its Fathom electric pickup. On October 31, the manufacturer shared new details about this pickup, which was announced around $30,000. In early November, Ford presented its UEV platform and positioned the Fathom as a response to new Chinese players in the electric vehicle market. Ford subsequently announced that the most fully equipped Fathom trims would remain under $40,000, below the average price of a new car. Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, described the arrival of this electric platform as a historic breakthrough, comparable to the transition to the Model T.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events involving Ford, Ford Motor and BYD, in États-Unis, followed from 30 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 13 articles from 12 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 23:01. Figures reported: 5000 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (United States)
- Category: Electric and batteries, Plants, jobs and earnings
- Countries: États-Unis
- Brands: Ford, Ford Motor, BYD
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 03:15
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 23:01
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/40-ford-details-the-fathom-electric-pickup-and-its-uev-platform

## Reported figures

- $28,350
- $30,000
- $40,000
- $40K

## Sources by country and language

- United States: 9 articles, 6 outlets
- China: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Germany: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Sweden: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- unknown: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (10), Chinese (1), German (1), unknown (1)

## Timeline (5 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.

3 sources, 3 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.

3 sources, 3 articles · États-Unis

### 4 November 2026 — [Ford annonce des versions haut de gamme du Fathom sous 40 000 dollars](https://mecapress.com/events/4399-ford-annonce-des-versions-haut-de-gamme-du-fathom-sous-40-000-dollars.md)

Ford indique que même les finitions les plus équipées de son pick-up électrique Fathom resteront sous la barre des 40 000 dollars, bien en dessous du prix moyen d'une voiture neuve.

4 sources, 4 articles · États-Unis

### 4 November 2026 — [Jim Farley qualifie la nouvelle plateforme électrique Ford de rupture historique](https://mecapress.com/events/4425-jim-farley-qualifie-la-nouvelle-plateforme-electrique-ford-de-rupture-historique.md)

Le patron de Ford compare l'arrivée de la nouvelle plateforme électrique du constructeur à un changement aussi radical que le passage à la Model T.

1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis

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