Ford is testing prototypes of its upcoming electric pickup, a smaller truck expected to start at around $30,000 when it goes on sale next year. Test vehicles have been spotted charging at Tesla Superchargers, confirming the truck will come with a native NACS port, the same plug Tesla uses. That means owners will be able to charge at Tesla's charging network without needing an adapter.
The truck is built on Ford's new Universal EV Platform, which uses a 400-volt electrical system and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, a battery chemistry meant to lower costs. Ford hasn't released official range or battery specs, but the truck is expected to get over 300 miles per charge. The company says it will have more interior passenger space than a Toyota RAV4, not counting the front trunk or truck bed, and claims it will cost less to own than a Tesla Model Y.
For homeowners thinking about home charging, a native NACS port means easier compatibility with the growing number of Tesla Superchargers, and likely with NACS home charging equipment as well, without needing an adapter. Ford has not given a firm launch date beyond "next year," and pricing, range, and other details could still change before the truck reaches dealers.
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