Ford Motor is delaying the launch of two next-generation electric vehicles as it shifts its focus to smaller and more affordable models, the company said on Thursday. The automaker said it recently informed suppliers that a full-size electric pickup,

The Ford Motor Company is adjusting its electric vehicle strategy. The automaker will prioritize smaller and more affordable EVs ahead of the replacement for the F-150 Lightning fullsize pickup truck and e-Transit van. The Lightning replacement, codenamed T3, should now appear later in 2027, with the van a year behind.

The delays come as Ford pivots its focus to a low-cost EV platform designed to underpin a handful of smaller models, starting with a small pickup in 2027.