Ford Fathom vs Ford Maverick
This is the comparison most people actually want, because the two trucks occupy nearly the same space in Ford's range: compact, five-seat, priced to be affordable. One runs on petrol or a hybrid drivetrain and is in showrooms now. The other is electric and is more than a year away.
Short answer. If you need a truck this year, the Maverick is the only one of the two you can buy — the Fathom does not reach customers until late 2027. If you can wait and you can charge at home, the Fathom is the more interesting vehicle, but almost every specification that would let you compare them properly is still unpublished.
Side by side
| Specification | Ford Fathom | Ford Maverick |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $28,350 Confirmed | $27,140 (XL, 2.0L EcoBoost) |
| Maverick figure is 2026 model year; destination not published in our sources. | ||
| Powertrain | Electric — LFP battery, RWD and AWD Confirmed | 2.5L hybrid (191 hp) or 2.0L EcoBoost (250 hp) |
| Range / economy | Unknown Unconfirmed | 38 mpg combined (FWD hybrid) |
| A ~300 mile target has been reported for the Fathom's extended-range trim but not confirmed by Ford. | ||
| Towing | Unknown Unconfirmed | 2,000 lb standard, 4,000 lb with the tow package |
| Payload | Unknown Unconfirmed | Up to 1,500 lb |
| Maverick payload varies by trim — Tremor 1,140 lb, Lobo 1,045 lb. | ||
| Bed length | Unknown Unconfirmed | 4.5 ft (54.4 in) |
| Seating | Five Confirmed | Five (SuperCrew only) |
| Frunk | Yes Confirmed | No |
| Power export | Confirmed capability Confirmed | Not offered |
| Available | Fall 2027 (reported) Reported | In production now |
Fathom values come from our specifications page and carry the same evidence tags. Rows reading “not published” are genuinely unpublished by Ford — not omissions.
The Maverick wins on availability, and that is not a small thing
You can buy a Maverick this afternoon. The Fathom opens preorders in early 2027 and reaches customers in the autumn, which is more than a year of driving something else. For a lot of buyers that settles it.
The Fathom wins on running cost — if you can charge at home
At the US average electricity rate, an electric pickup costs roughly $7 to $11 per 100 miles. A 38 mpg hybrid Maverick at $4.10 a gallon costs about $10.80. Against the hybrid, the electric advantage is real but modest; against the 250 hp EcoBoost it is substantial. If you cannot charge at home, the advantage largely disappears.
What you cannot compare yet
Towing, payload, bed length, range, and every dimension of the Fathom are unpublished. If any of those decide your purchase — and for a truck they usually do — you genuinely cannot make this comparison yet, and no site can make it for you.
Common questions
Is the Ford Fathom just an electric Maverick?
No. They occupy similar space in Ford's range but sit on different platforms — the Fathom is the first vehicle on Ford's Universal EV platform, with a structural LFP battery and a 48-volt electrical architecture. Ford has not published the Fathom's dimensions, so whether they are actually the same size is unknown.
Which is cheaper, the Ford Fathom or the Maverick?
The Maverick starts lower, at about $27,140 for 2026 versus $28,350 plus $1,595 destination for the Fathom. Running costs likely favour the Fathom if you charge at home, but the federal EV tax credit ended in September 2025, so there is no longer a credit to offset the difference.
Should I wait for the Ford Fathom or buy a Maverick now?
The Fathom does not reach customers until late 2027, and its towing, payload, bed size, and range are all unpublished. If you need a truck sooner, or if those specifications matter to your use, the Maverick is the practical choice today.