Ford starts US production of low-cost LFP batteries for its $30,000 electric pickup due in 2027

Ford has begun mass-producing LFP batteries in the United States for a $30,000 electric pickup slated for 2027, a mainstream model built on its UEV platform for the mass market. The automaker is using technology licensed from CATL and says the lower-cost chemistry enables more space and a lower cost of ownership than a Tesla Model Y. The move marks the first large-scale use of LFP batteries by a US automaker in a mainstream vehicle, putting pressure on mid-priced EV segments.