Another possibility regarding the high rear bed deck is that it would hold a substantial lockable storage area beneath it, similar to what the Honda ridgeline has done.

I am super excited about this truck! It promises to be useful, efficient, and affordable. It's like a somewhat larger version of the telo truck, but made by a major manufacturer with a high commitment to getting it to market. We now have a good idea of what it will look like, and its looks suit me just fine. I assume that the apparently shallow bed is to accommodate the mid-gate, the motor underneath it, and aerodynamics. In any case, it looks like it will be easy to reach into and out of the bed without a struggle. The lfp battery chemistry promises longevity. Ford claims that it will be fun to drive. I could see auto crossing a truck like this with a few tweaks. Versatility is in the eye of the beholder, after all. Since it's a Ford, most likely the cheap versions will be stripped down as well as few and far between. My guess is that it's pricing will be similar to the current Maverick's.