Key Takeaways Ford plans a $30,000 next-gen EV on its UEV platform, starting with a small electric pickup in 2027.Ford aims to cut parts 20%, fasteners 25% and assembly time 15% to lower EV production costs.A 48-volt system and lighter design target efficiency gains as Ford absorbs a $19.5B EV write-down.Ford Motor Company (F) is restructuring its electric-vehicle strategy to make EVs far more affordable, aiming to introduce a next-generation EV priced around $30,000. The plan involves shrinking battery siz ...