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Ford starts LFP battery production in Michigan for affordable electric pickup
Ford has begun producing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells at its BlueOval Battery Park Michigan facility in Marshall. These prismatic batteries will power Ford’s upcoming midsize electric truck built on the next-generation Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform. Production covers the full process from raw material preparation to final testing. Ford plans to expand its workforce from 500 to 1,700 employees at full capacity. The LFP technology is licensed from CATL, while Ford retains full operational control. The truck is expected to enter production in 2027 with a starting price a
- LFP battery production at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan facility
- Midsize electric truck on UEV platform launching in 2027
- Plant employs 500 now, expected to reach 1,700 at full capacity
🔎 Why it matters: The Michigan-produced LFP battery version is critical for Ford’s midsize electric truck using the UEV platform launching in 2027.
📈 Upside: Local LFP battery production reduces reliance on costly materials and allows full manufacturing control.
📉 Risk: Not applicable.
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