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Ford’s next attempt at getting America onboard with electric trucks is just around the corner, with prototypes now out testing in the real world.
The upcoming $30,000 electric truck from Ford was spotted testing in Dearborn, Michigan with heavy camouflage covering what appears to be production-intent lighting, body, and interior, giving us a good look at the pint-sized truck.
To date, Ford has made clear that this new electric truck, which shares nothing with and will be nothing like the full-size F-150 Lightning — now dead — will be about the size of a Toyota RAV4 with a small bed. If that sounds like a Ford Maverick, you aren’t wrong. These photos of a prototype not only confirm all this, but also provide perspective. The small electric truck was spotted alongside a Ford Expedition for visual scale.
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This particular prototype is rolling on 19-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin E Primacy tires, sized at 245/55R19, though it’s unclear whether this is the standard package or an optional upgrade.
The truck features less of a cab-forward design than expected and cuts a more traditional shape. Note, however, how raked back the windshield is for aerodynamic efficiency. The blunt front end features a camera on this prototype, and the lower intakes appear to include active shutters for additional efficiency gains.
Real door handles are visible — a welcome choice — along with what appears to be a spoiler off the back of the cab. The back glass is difficult to make out due to the heavy camouflage wrap.
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With production-intent bodywork and active testing already underway in Dearborn, Ford’s affordable electric truck is clearly making steady progress toward an eventual public debut.
