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Ford is teaming with Renault to launch two low-cost EVs built on Ampere platforms starting in 2028. With shared batteries, French production, and a focus on affordability, the partnership helps Ford compete against rising Chinese and European budget EV rivals.

The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E introduces rear door grab handles for convenience and a California Special appearance package. GT performance remains at 480 hp with 280-mile range, while base and GT pricing slightly decrease for 2026.

Ford’s F-150 Lightning remains highly visible but struggles to convert interest into sales. High pricing, dealership pressure, and capability concerns highlight the core obstacles slowing the EV-truck market.

Ford’s F-150 Lightning, once a symbol of the automaker’s EV ambitions, now faces an uncertain future amid falling sales and high costs. As production pauses, Ford looks ahead to its next-generation $30,000 electric truck and a new EV platform.

The 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX replaces the XLT with 290 miles of range, 536 hp, and rugged upgrades. Priced at $65,540, it delivers more value without a price increase, making it one of the most compelling trims in Ford’s electric truck lineup.

Ford plans to launch a mid-size electric pickup in 2027 starting at around $30,000, built on its new Universal EV Platform. The truck will feature a 400-volt LFP battery, BlueCruise capability, and RAV4-level interior space, with production at the Louisville Assembly Plant. Ford’s new modular production system aims to cut costs, reduce parts, and speed assembly, making its EVs more affordable than a three-year-old Tesla Model Y.

Ford is betting big on EV affordability through its Advanced Electric Vehicle Program, aiming to match China’s cost structure by 2027. With a new platform supporting up to eight vehicle types and U.S.-produced LFP batteries, the automaker’s success may depend on political factors—particularly the future of federal tax credits. While Ford targets aggressive cost-cutting and battery innovation, congressional uncertainty over subsidies could derail the plan.