Ford plans to revive Escape nameplate as electric vehicle on new UEV platform

Ford is developing an EV version of its discontinued Escape crossover SUV using its upcoming affordable UEV platform, marking a return for the 25-year-old nameplate.

First covered Oct 29, 2026 · 7:13 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

Ford plans to revive Escape nameplate as electric vehicle on new UEV platform — Image via electrek.co

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12d Electrek The Ford Escape will return as an EV based on the UEV platform — Ford pulled the plug on the Escape last year after a 25-year run, but the crossover SUV is set to return as an EV based on the new UEV platform. more…

12d Electrek The Ford Escape may return as an EV based on the UEV platform [Update] — Ford pulled the plug on the Escape last year after a 25-year run, but the crossover SUV could return as an EV on the new UEV platform. more…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-30 (#20)

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