Ford EVs post new record in May

Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E on Wednesday as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements on the way – including an increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. The production increase for Mustang Mach-E in the second half of this year...

3 May 2023

Following the release of additional guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department, Ford Motor Company has confirmed that all three of its currently available popular electric vehicles, as well as its plug-in hybrids, are eligible for Inflation Reduction Act federal tax credits in 2023. The available BEVs by Ford are: Ford F-150 Lightning - USD 7,500 credit Ford Mustnag Mach-E - USD 3,750 credit Ford E-Transit - USD...

5 April 2023

The Ford F-150 Lightning is charging into the new year as the North American Truck of the Year. This is the latest award in the electric truck's trophy case and marks the third straight NACTOY Truck of the Year award for Ford. It's also the fifth NACTOY award for Ford in the past three years. The F-150 Lightning is the best-selling electric truck in the U.S. since its launch in May 2022, with sales totaling 15,617...

12 January 2023

Ford's sales of electric vehicles expanded at approximately twice the rate of the overall electric vehicle segment in November as Ford prepares to increase production next year to meet U.S. demand. Ford electric vehicle sales were up 103% for the month compared to a year ago, making Ford America's second best-selling brand and manufacturer of electric vehicles behind Tesla. Ford's share of the electric vehicle...

5 December 2022

Ford has built its 150,000th Mustang Mach-E and is now offering the vehicle in 37 countries worldwide with plans to add more markets next year. This is a significant milestone as the company scales EV production to a rate of 600,000 annually by late 2023 and more than 2 million annually by 2026. Almost all of Mustang Mach-E's growth to date is coming from customers replacing an internal combustion vehicle with an...

1 December 2022

Ford officially has broken ground at BlueOval City, its largest, most advanced auto production complex in the company’s 119-year history. Structural steel is erected less than one year after Ford and SK On announced their $5.6 billion investment to build a revolutionary all-new electric truck and advanced batteries for future Ford and Lincoln vehicles in West Tennessee. The nearly 6-square-mile mega campus will...

23 September 2022

In its April 2022 sales report, Ford noted that its EV sales have increased by 139% YoY thanks to the Mustang Mach-E and the E-Transit. E-Transit sales increased 62.3 percent over March, while the Mustang Mach-E had its best monthly sales performance since it was launched, with sales up 95 percent over last year. At the same time, the first shipments of all models of the all-new F-150 Lightning are underway. "While...

5 May 2022

With the increasing shift toward vehicle electrification, Magna is leveraging its market-leading body and chassis expertise to provide innovative battery enclosures. The company announced today that it is expanding its operations into Chatham, as an extension of its current operations in St. Thomas to support new business from Ford Motor Company. The new 170,000 square foot facility is expected to create up to 150...

1 April 2022

Whether hauling snowmobiles to the cabin in the dead of winter or the pontoon to the lake in the dogdays of summer, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is tested to have customers covered. To help prove it, Ford engineers took the first all-electric F-Series to two of America's toughest real-world towing routes during development – Davis Dam in the summer and TFLTruck’s Ike Gauntlet in the winter. Last month, Ford...

24 March 2022

This winter, Ford engineers spent two weeks in the heart of Alaska in minus 30-degree temperatures to continue fine-tuning the F-150 Lightning pickup’s performance on low-traction surfaces like snow and ice, and in extreme cold to give customers maximum confidence. "Alaska provides us the extremely cold temperatures, snow and ice-covered surfaces that we need to push the F-150 Lightning in this type of testing...

3 March 2022

Ford Motor Company said today it is planning to nearly double production of the F-150 Lightning pickup at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn to 150,000 trucks per year to meet the high demand for the first all-electric version of America's best-selling vehicle, the F-Series. And beginning Thursday, the first group of reservation holders will be invited to place their orders for the F-150 Lightning. Here's...

4 January 2022

The 2022 Mustang Mach-E is now available for order with a starting MSRP of $43,895. The 2022 Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 has an EPA estimated range of 314 miles with an extended range battery and RWD. The 2022 Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 model is now available with electric all-wheel drive and has standard heated seats and a steering wheel. For the 2022 model year, Mustang Mach-E Premium Ice White...

20 December 2021

IONITY announces it is the first open charging network in Europe to offer Plug & Charge, at all its charging stations. The announcement will make electric vehicle charging easier than ever before. Plug & Charge is in accordance with ISO 15118 and enables drivers of electric cars such as the Porsche Taycan, Ford Mach-E, and Mercedes EQS to charge and pay quickly, conveniently, and securely. With Plug & Charge, as...

12 October 2021

The 2021 Chicago Auto Show Special Edition, set to take place July 15-19 at McCormick Place, will feature two indoor test tracks, three outdoor activations, a street fest, and dozens of brand-new vehicles that consumers can test drive on city streets. Highlighting its all-electric ID.4, Volkswagen is the latest brand to announce its plans of hosting a test drive at the show. "We're delighted to be able to bring the...

6 July 2021