Ford Escape to return as an EV on the UEV platform

Ford will bring back the Escape as an all-electric crossover built on its Universal Electric Vehicle platform. Production is expected at the Louisville Assembly Plant in 2029, making it the second UEV-based model after the Fathom pickup, which launches in Q4 2027 starting at $28,350.

• The Escape EV is expected to keep the gas model's size: 180.1″ long, 106.7″ wheelbase
• Electric Escape production is planned at Ford's Louisville plant in 2029
• The Fathom pickup on the same platform arrives in Q4 2027 from $28,350
• The UEV platform uses LFP batteries and spans compact crossovers to vans