Gigacastings

Ford adopts Tesla's 48V architecture and gigacastings for 2027 EV pickup

February 18, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ በ AI የተሰራ ምስል

Ford Motor Company plans to incorporate technologies pioneered by Tesla's Cybertruck into its next-generation electric vehicles, starting with a $30,000 small electric pickup set for release in 2027. The changes include a 48-volt electrical system and gigacasting manufacturing, as part of a $5 billion investment in a new Universal EV platform. These innovations aim to reduce costs, wiring, and weight while improving efficiency.