By the time the fully electric F-150 and Transit become available, several other carmakers will have had a head start on the EV truck and van market. General Motors announced the coming of their electric truck last December. EV startup Rivian expects to launch their pickup in 2021, despite delays due to COVID-19; they’ve already sold 100,000 delivery vehicles to Amazon. And of course, there’s Tesla’s polarizing entry, the $40,000 Cybertruck, which has collected at least 200,000 deposits in advance of its 2021 release. But Farley isn’t worried. “We are electrifying and we’re a brand people trust.”

The 2021 F-150 will be officially unveiled later this month, ushering in a new generation of the model. Rumors indicate that the truck, which is expected to hit dealerships later this year, will have hybrid and battery-electric engines available. All signs point to the 2022 all-electric truck sharing this new body style.