Ford Invests $2 Billion to Build Electric Trucks in Kentucky

Ford Motor Company is investing $2 billion to convert its 3-million-square-foot Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky into a dedicated electric vehicle manufacturing facility. The plant will produce the Ford Fathom, a midsize electric pickup truck, with prototype builds using production-ready parts scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

The overhaul centers on the Universal EV Production System, which streamlines assembly by constructing vehicles in three primary sections: the front, rear, and battery deck. By utilizing large aluminum castings to replace multiple smaller components, Ford expects to increase assembly speed by 40% and reduce physical strain on workers.

This project is part of a broader $5 billion investment strategy that includes the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. Ford states these combined efforts will create 4,000 jobs. Company leadership emphasized that the new system is designed to minimize operator movement and simplify the installation of components, such as the wiring harness, compared to previous electric SUV models.