Ford Takes the Fathom EV Truck Testing in VegasFordFord has taken the upcoming Fathom electric truck to Las Vegas for hot-weather testing.The new photos give us a much clearer look at the Fathom, which appears to be similar in size to the Maverick and has a fairly short bed.The Fathom also sits low to the ground, and the headlights appear to be mounted relatively low in the front fascia.Ford made waves recently when it announced that its upcoming Fathom electric truck would start at just $29,945. Not only is it extremely rare to get an official pricing announcement before a car is revealed, but that number would make the Fathom one of the most affordable EVs in the U.S. when it goes on sale next year. Now, Ford has taken the Fathom to Las Vegas after hot-weather testing in the Nevada desert, giving us a clearer view of the electric truck ahead of its reveal.FordThe images were posted to X by Ford CEO Jim Farley and were not accompanied by any extra information. While Farley once again referred to the Fathom as a "mid-size electric truck" in his caption, we still expect the Fathom to slot into the compact truck segment when it goes on sale, since it looks closer in size to the Maverick than to the Ranger.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhile we've previously captured spy shots of the Fathom testing, the staged press photos posted by Farley give us our best look yet. The Fathom appears to sit fairly low to the ground and has a relatively short hood, with a short bed behind the crew-cab body. While the camouflage makes the front end look fairly blocky, we think this is deceiving and expect a more streamlined design to help the Fathom eke out as much range as possible.FordOne interesting note is that the headlights appear to be mounted fairly low in the front fascia. We can also spy two rectangular cutouts in the front bumper, presumably to help cool the battery, which appear to have shutters that can fold up to block the openings for aerodynamic reasons when the extra airflow isn't needed.There also continues to be extra cladding at the rear of the cab, suggesting that there may be some aerodynamic appendage tacked on here. The Fathom also seems to be riding on four-spoke wheels with an aerodisc design. The photo from the rear also reveals just how dramatically raked the front windshield is. Preorders for the Fathom open in early 2027, and we expect it to debut before then. Sales will start later next year.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029