Ford Goes Heavy with Its First All-Electric Workhorse
Ford may be easing off its consumer EV goals, but it’s doubling down on electrification where it counts—commercial trucks. The brand just dropped the F-Line E, its first-ever heavy-duty electric truck, under its Ford Trucks division. This isn’t a flashy showroom model—it’s a tool built for the job site.
Revealed at the Solutrans fair in France, the F-Line E represents a big step for Ford Otosan, the joint venture between Ford and Turkey’s Koç Holding. They’re focusing on Europe, the Middle East, and Asia—key markets for serious hauling.
Two Versions, One Purpose: Power + Flexibility
The F-Line E will roll out in two variants:
- A 4×2 model with three battery packs (294 kWh total, 235 kWh usable) and a 315 hp motor.
- A 6×2 version with four 98 kWh packs (392 kWh total, 314 kWh usable) and a brawnier 523 hp peak output.
Range? Expect up to 186 miles (300 km) on the larger model and 155 miles (250 km) on the smaller. Charging speeds hit 285 kW and 213 kW, respectively. These rigs are limited to 56 mph (90 km/h)—just right for urban and regional duty.
Built for Real Jobs, Not Just Green PR
Ford Trucks designed the F-Line E with modularity in mind. That means fleet operators can configure it for delivery, waste collection, or municipal work—without major modifications. It’s practical, scalable, and clearly engineered for utility over flash.
This is electric grit, not showroom glam.
Not All-In on EV—Yet
Ford also used the Solutrans stage to unveil the refreshed F-Max, its diesel-powered big rig for 2025. Now with a revised 12.7-liter engine and 11% better fuel economy, it shows that Ford’s heavy truck lineup is still straddling both tech worlds—for now. But with the F-Line E, Ford is clearly signaling that the future of hard work is going electric.
