Ford's CEO has described the new Ford Fathom as a "Model T moment" for the company. But the EV pickup is unlikely to live up to lofty expectations, and maybe it doesn't have to.

The automaker sold just 2,065 EVs in the U.S. last month, most of them being Mustang Mach-E crossovers.

Ford revealed that its affordable midsize electric pickup will be named Fathom, with prices starting at just $28,350. Ford reveals...