Ford says new EV drivetrain is about 30% more efficient than BYD’s

Business · First reported 29 Oct, 21:11 · Updated 00:07

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Ford CEO Jim Farley says the drivetrain for the company’s new low-cost EV platform is about 30% more efficient than BYD’s, which could let Ford use a smaller battery. The platform is scheduled to debut in the Fathom pickup in late 2027, but Ford has not identified the BYD system used for comparison.

Jim Farley says the motors, gearboxes and inverters in Ford’s new low-cost EV platform are about 30% more efficient than BYD’s.
Ford says the claimed efficiency could allow it to use a smaller battery while meeting its range targets.
The platform is due to debut in the Fathom pickup in late 2027; Ford has not disclosed the battery size or which BYD system it compared.

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Key facts

Claimed efficiency advantage: About 30% versus BYD’s, according to Ford CEO Jim Farley.
Platform: Ford’s Universal EV platform.
First named vehicle and timing: Fathom pickup, scheduled for late 2027.
Starting price: $28,350 before delivery charges.