--- title: "Spied: Ford’s $30,000 Electric Truck Caught Next to an Expedition" date: "2026-07-06" modified: "2026-07-06" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/30000-electric-ford-truck-spy-shots" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Spy Photos" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "pickup" --- # Spied: Ford’s $30,000 Electric Truck Caught Next to an Expedition ![Ford's $30,000 electric truck spied]() *\Stefan Baldauf / SB-Medien\* 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, it's been made clear by Ford that [this new electric truck](), which shares nothing with and will be nothing like the full-size [F-150 Lighting that is now dead](), will be about the size of a Toyota RAV4 with a small bed along for the ride. 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. ![Ford's $30,000 electric truck spied]() ![Ford's $30,000 electric truck spied]() ![Ford's $30,000 electric truck spied]() ![Ford's $30,000 electric truck spied]() We can also confirm this particular prototype is rolling on 19-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin E Primacy tires, sized at 245/55R19. Though, it's unclear if this is the standard wheel and tire package or some sort of upgrade and or option. The truck features less of a cab forward design than we expected and cuts a more traditional shape. Though, note how raked back the windshield is for aerodynamics in the name of efficiency. The blunt front end features a camera on this prototype, and the lower intakes appear to feature active shutters for efficiency. Real door handles can be seen (thank you, Ford) along with what appears to be a spoiler off the back of the cab. The back glass is hard to make out due to the camouflage. ![Ford's $30,000 electric truck spied]() **Stefan Baldauf / SB-Medien** What can be seen is a huge touchscreen inside the cab hanging off the dashboard. The clad dashboard and angle doesn't allow us to see whether there's a digital gauge cluster or if this will be more of a Tesla-like situation with a single screen inside the cabin. Thick A-pillars are clearly visible and those might hamper visibility of pedestrians, but we'll reserve final judgement for now. We'll continue to update this story as development of the $30,000 electric truck continues at Ford. *Got a tip? See something? Say something by dropping us a line at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()