# Ford claims drivetrain efficiency advantage over BYD for low-cost EV platform

_Published Friday, October 30, 2026 at 1:35 PM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Ford chief executive Jim Farley says the drivetrain in its new low-cost electric vehicle platform is about 30% more efficient than BYD's, allowing smaller, cheaper batteries while meeting range targets. He made the claim on Ford's third-quarter earnings call this week, The Next Web reported.

The Universal EV platform is due to debut in the Fathom midsize electric pickup in late 2027, priced from $28,350 before delivery charges. Ford did not identify the BYD system used for comparison or disclose the Fathom's battery size.

## Sources

- [The Next Web](https://thenextweb.com/news/ford-uev-drivetrain-30-percent-more-efficient-byd)

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