Discovered Pickup Truck with Electric Vehicle-Like Features Revealed in Ford's Patent Submission
Ford is set to revolutionise the electric pickup truck market with its latest patent applications, revealing a compact battery-electric vehicle designed with innovative camping-focused features. The most notable of these features is a deployable roof tent that transforms the truck bed into a pop-up sleeping platform, offering an integrated overlanding and camping solution [1][3].
The design of the electric pickup, as depicted in the patent sketches, bears a resemblance to Ford's compact truck or SUV offerings, but with a distinctive, more futuristic appearance, hinting at a departure from the current Maverick model. The truck's aerodynamic styling, characterised by a blunt nose and raked bed cover, sets it apart from any existing Ford truck models [1][3].
The patent application does not formally introduce a new battery-electric pickup truck, but it does suggest that Ford is designing the vehicle with a factory-integrated roof tent system in mind. This system is intended to be a plug-and-play setup, requiring pre-installed latch receivers integrated into the truck bed area for seamless accessory integration [1][3].
The roof tent gizmo in the patent application also features a built-in latch system, and while the receptacle for the plug-and-play setup is not shown, it could potentially be used in one of Ford's compact truck or SUV offerings. The future vehicle the roof tent gizmo was designed for is likely to be a small, rugged vehicle tailored to outdoorsy types [1][3].
Beyond this compact camping-oriented vehicle, Ford is also exploring further innovative designs for electric pickups. For instance, they are developing a large 6-door model with three rows of seats and highly configurable interior seating modes (Social, Cargo, Office, etc.) [5]. This appears to be a separate project from the compact vehicle with the deployable roof tent.
Ford has announced that they plan to release a new $30,000 battery-electric pickup truck by 2027, marking their entry into the competitive electric pickup market [6]. The patent applications provide a glimpse into the innovative features and designs Ford is considering for this upcoming vehicle, setting the stage for an exciting future in electric pickup trucks.
[1] https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a37150147/ford-electric-truck-patent-rooftop-tent/ [2] https://www.motor1.com/news/499012/ford-electric-pickup-truck-patent-roof-tent/ [3] https://www.autoblog.com/2021/08/05/ford-electric-truck-patent-roof-tent/ [4] https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-electric-truck-patent-rooftop-tent/ [5] https://www.carscoops.com/2021/08/ford-patent-filing-reveals-6-door-electric-pickup-truck-with-3-rows-of-seats/ [6] https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36357688/ford-electric-truck-price/
Technology and sports could potentially intersect in the outdoor adventures of the Ford electric pickup truck's future users. With its factory-integrated roof tent system and numerous camping-focused features, this vehicle seems to cater to those who enjoy both nature and cutting-edge innovation.
