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Survey Sunday: will the Ford Fathom steal Slate Auto’s thunder?

Ford is developing the Fathom, an all-electric pickup truck starting at $28,350. The vehicle aims to combine Maverick pricing with Ranger capabilities. While a version with 300 miles of range exists, it is a different truck from the base model, and the $28,000 entry price does not include the extended range battery. Market analysts and enthusiasts are comparing the Fathom's potential impact against competitors like Slate Auto.

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  • ✓ The Ford Fathom is an all-electric pickup truck.
  • ✓ The Ford Fathom starts at $28,350.
  • ✓ The base $28,000 version of the Fathom does not include a 300-mile extended range battery.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Recent reports specify the Fathom's starting price at $28,350 and clarify that the 300-mile battery is not available at that price point.

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  1. Ford Fathom EV Pickup Targets Entry-Level Pricing

    Ford is developing the Fathom, an all-electric pickup truck starting at $28,350. The vehicle aims to combine Maverick pricing with Ranger capabilities. While a version with 300 miles of range exists, it is a different truck from the base model, and the $28,000 entry price does not include the extended range battery. Market analysts and enthusiasts are comparing the Fathom's potential impact against competitors like Slate Auto.

    Why it matters

    The Fathom represents a strategic shift for Ford toward affordable electric utility vehicles. Its success depends on balancing low cost with functional towing and hauling capacity. This launch coincides with a competitive period for EV trucks and shifts in the broader tech industry.

    What is confirmed

    • The Ford Fathom is an all-electric pickup truck.
    • The Ford Fathom starts at $28,350.
    • The base $28,000 version of the Fathom does not include a 300-mile extended range battery.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Fathom will change Ford forever.

    What to watch next

    • Official confirmation of the Fathom's release date
    • Detailed specifications for the 300-mile range variant
    • Pricing and feature lists for the high-roof cargo variant from Slate
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. Ford Authority — $28K Ford Fathom Will Not Include 300 Mile Extended Range Battery
    2. MotorTrend — What Features Will Ford Put in a $30,000 Fathom EV Truck? We Found Some Clues
    3. CarBuzz — Ford's New Fathom Pickup Truck Will Have Maverick Pricing, Ranger Capability, And Change Ford Forever
    4. Torque News — Ford's Fathom Starts at $28,350, but the Version With 300 Miles of Range Isn't the Same Truck
    5. Electrek — Survey Sunday: will the Ford Fathom steal Slate Auto’s thunder?
    6. electrek.co — Survey Sunday: will the Ford Fathom steal Slate Auto’s thunder?
    7. electrek.co — Slate gets a high-roof cargo variant, Tiger tugs, and CEO Tim Cook leaves Apple
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