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February 17, 2026
Ford to follow Tesla Cybertruck with electrical tech in new EV pickup
Ford's next generation of all-electric vehicles will feature a budding technology commercialized by Tesla in the U.S. on its Cybertruck.
TL;DR
- Ford's next-generation EVs will adopt a 48-volt electrical architecture, a technology first commercialized in the U.S. by Tesla's Cybertruck.
- The 48-volt system improves efficiency, increases electrical bandwidth, and saves weight by reducing wiring compared to traditional 12-volt systems.
- This innovation is part of Ford's $5 billion investment to make its upcoming EVs, starting with a small electric pickup in 2027, competitive in global markets.
- Ford aims for these new EVs to have costs comparable to gas-powered vehicles through new technologies and efficiencies, including gigacastings and reduced part counts.
- Despite a recent slowdown in U.S. EV sales and related write-downs, Ford remains committed to investing in its new EV platform.
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