In Pictures: Ford Escape to Return as Electric Crossover on New UEV Platform, Report Says

Ford's current electric lineup, led by the Mustang Mach-E, will soon gain a new entry with the rumored Escape EV.

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The Escape nameplate returns after a 25-year run as a gas model, this time powered entirely by electricity.

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Ford's SUV portfolio is poised for expansion as the automaker shifts toward its Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

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The electric Escape is expected to target the compact crossover segment that has grown increasingly competitive.

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Production of the Escape EV could begin at Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant in 2029, according to reports.

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Ford's heritage spans decades of iconic models, and the Escape badge now looks set to carry that legacy into the electric era.

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The new model is expected to follow the Fathom electric pickup, which launches in late 2027 on the same UEV architecture.

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An all-electric Escape would compete in the growing compact electric crossover market with family-friendly utility.

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Ford has not confirmed the Escape EV, but reports suggest the nameplate will be revived on the new platform.

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