# Ford Revolutionizes Electric Pickup Truck Production Harnessing Model T heritage to build a $30,000 electric pickup truck. - **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/8440c91d-3824-44e3-94e5-08e6dd97cf94 ## Ford's Historical Legacy Ford invented the moving assembly line in 1913, enabling the Model T to be built in 90 minutes. Today, it is leveraging this legacy in electric vehicle production. ## Universal EV Production System Ford introduced the Universal EV Production System for its new electric pickup truck. This system reduces parts by 20%, fasteners by 25%, and workstations by 40%. ## Assembly Line Innovation The new assembly line starts in a straight line, splits into three branches, and reunites at the end. The front, rear, and interior are assembled on separate lines. ## Cost and Efficiency Ford aims to lower production costs to offer a more affordable electric pickup truck. This could contribute to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. ## New Pickup Truck Features Ford's new electric pickup truck is the size of a Maverick and has a more spacious interior than the RAV4. It also uses new lithium iron phosphate prismatic batteries. ## The Future Electric Pickup Truck Ford plans to launch this pickup truck in 2027, potentially securing a significant place in the electric vehicle market and reinforcing Ford's leadership. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.slashgear.com/2221505/ford-30k-pickup-truck-model-t-inspiration/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._