electric ford F-100 concept car is powered by all-new eluminator crate motor

introducing a new electric retro pickup truck

ford unveiled a new electric concept pickup truck that is characterized by its retro style and powered by an eluminator electric crate motor. the american multinational automaker previews the future of electrified custom vehicles with the reveal of the all-electric F-100 eluminator concept as a zero-tailpipe-emissions demonstration truck.

this ford performance parts eluminator — the first E-crate motor from ford performance parts — is based on the one that powers the mustang mach-E GT edition, producing 281 horsepower and 317 lb.-ft. of torque, and is now available for sale at a price of $3,900.all images courtesy of ford

all-electric f-100 eluminator concept

based on a heritage 1978 F-100 pickup, the F-100 eluminator concept features all-wheel-drive via two powerful electric motors. two electric traction motors drive the front and rear wheels, packing a powerful 480 horsepower and 634 lb.-ft. of torque.

for the car enthusiasts: the all-electric F-100 eluminator concept, designed and created by ford performance, was built in collaboration with MLe racecars and sits on a custom chassis by the roadster shop. it’s painted in avalanche gray with cerakote copper accents applied by brand x customs, while the interior features a billet aluminum dash by JJR fabrication and avocado-tanned leather upholstery by MDM upholstery. it’s fitted with custom 19×10-inch billet aluminum three-piece wheels by forgeline wrapped in michelin® latitude® sport 275/45-19 high-performance tires.

ford vehicle personalization and ford performance parts continue to add new choices for customers, like the eluminator e-crate motor, as the shift to electric vehicles accelerates. it’s the first of what will become a growing portfolio of performance parts and accessories for ford electric vehicles. the E-crate motor is now available for sale at authorized dealers or online at ford performance parts. it is designed for builders looking for a transverse-oriented powertrain to electrify a range of vehicles from modern to vintage cars, trucks and SUVs. ford performance plans to develop a wider list of components for the eluminator powertrain with some of the leading performance manufacturers, including battery systems, controllers, and traction inverters.

‘the fact is, electric performance is fun, and as the industry moves toward electric vehicles, motorsports and the performance aftermarket will too,’ said mark rushbrook, global director of ford performance. ‘just as ford is committed to leading the electric revolution on the product side, ford performance is equally committed to winning on the performance and motorsports front.’