I’ve been watching the EV space for a while now, and let me tell you, something big is brewing. Ford is about to drop a game-changer on August 11, and this isn’t just another shiny electric concept. It’s the start of a real shift, what CEO Jim Farley is calling their “Model T moment.”

This all-new Ford low-cost EV isn’t just about affordability. It’s about making electric cars mainstream without making them feel stripped-down. Behind the scenes, Ford has been cooking up a new EV platform, the result of a quiet three-year mission to rethink what a budget-friendly electric vehicle can be. Rumors say it could be priced around $25,000 to $30,000, thanks to smarter tech like LFP batteries and a leaner manufacturing strategy.

Now here’s what really makes me sit up. India. Ford’s comeback plan isn’t just built in America, it’s being powered by Chennai. After stepping away from local manufacturing in 2021, Ford is flipping the script. The Chennai plant is being repurposed to build EVs for the world, starting with exports to the U.S. and Europe. And soon after, for us.

There’s even buzz about a compact electric SUV made just for India, priced between ₹22 to ₹26 lakh. That’s not just exciting, it’s personal. A global brand trusting Indian roads, factories and buyers to be at the heart of its EV revival? That says something.

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So circle August 11. Because when Ford unveils its low-cost EV, it won’t just be about a new car. It’ll be about a fresh start and India will be right in the driver’s seat.