Ford EV sales increased by 139% YoY thanks to the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit

5 May 2022, 03:18:23

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 industry semiconductor chip shortages persist, improved inventory flow in April delivered a significant share gain of 1.0 percentage point over a year ago with Ford outperforming the industry. Inventory flow bolstered stronger F-Series, Mustang Mach-E, E-Transit and record April Ford brand SUV sales. We are now shipping all models of the electric F-150 Lightning," Andrew Frick, vice president, Sales, Distribution & Trucks said.

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