Benzinga
03 Sept 2026, 20:36 UTC · 1h ago
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Ford plans to launch the Fathom electric pickup in 2027 with a starting price of $28,350, significantly undercutting the Cybertruck's $69,990 price. — Aggressive pricing on a mass-market vehicle from a legacy leader could severely erode Tesla's market share in the EV truck segment.
+0.60Ford has set an internal sales target of 100,000 Fathom trucks in its first year of release. — Achieving this volume would move Ford into the elite tier of US EV sellers, potentially validating their new strategy for EV profitability.
+0.40Jeff Bezos-backed startup Slate Auto plans to ship the Slate Truck in late 2026 with an even lower starting price of $24,950. — The entry of a well-funded competitor at a budget price point increases pricing pressure across the entire EV pickup category.
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Ford ended production of the F-150 Lightning to redesign its EV production and profitability approach. — Indicates a strategic pivot and admission that previous EV models were not meeting profitability or production goals.
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Ford is launching the Fathom with aggressive pricing and a high sales target to regain its EV pickup lead.
The article notes that Cybertruck demand failed to meet Elon Musk's expectations and highlights significantly cheaper competition.
The R1T is highlighted as being significantly more expensive than Ford's upcoming Fathom.
Mentioned only as a potential partnership talk partner for Ford.
[mutual] Tesla's Cybertruck and Ford's Fathom/F-150 Lightning compete directly in the electric pickup truck market.
[mutual] Ford CEO Jim Farley held partnership talks with BYD.
[mutual] Ford CEO Jim Farley held partnership talks with Geely Automobile Holdings.
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