Ford is ramping up production of its electric vehicles (EVs) across North America to meet the strong customer demand. This week, Ford began increasing production of the Mustang Mach-E at its Cuautitlan plant in Mexico, allowing the carmaker to nearly double its hourly production and reach an annual manufacturing run rate of 210,000 units by the end of the year. The Mustang Mach-E has been a hit with customers, helping Ford rank second in US EV sales last year and bringing in new customers from other makes.
In Michigan, Ford is investing $2 billion across three plants to triple production of the F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, targeting an annual production run rate of 150,000 by the end of 2023. The F-150 Lightning is the best-selling electric pickup truck in the US, with 15,617 sales recorded in 2022 and 3,600 in the first two months of this year. After a production halt caused by a battery issue detected by supplier SK, Ford will resume F-150 Lightning production on March 13.
Ford is also adding an additional crew in April at its Kansas City Assembly Plant, which manufactures the E-Transit van, America’s best-selling electric van in 2022. The automaker is targeting an annual production increase of 38,000 vehicles (E-Transit and Transit combined) and is investing $95 million and adding 1,100 jobs as part of the production increase.
Kumar Galhotra, president of Ford Blue, said: “We have had a strong start to 2023 sales and we are moving to fast-track quality production. Increasing production benefits both our customers and our business.”
In addition to electric vehicles, Ford is also increasing production of the Bronco Sport, Maverick, and F-150 – both gas and PowerBoost hybrid variants. This move shows that Ford is committed to meeting customer demand for EVs while also continuing to produce traditional gas-powered vehicles.
FAQ
Q1: Are electric car batteries recyclable?
A1: Yes, electric car batteries are recyclable.
Q2: Are electric car chargers free?
A2: It depends on the charger and the location. Some electric car chargers are free, while others may require a fee.
Q3: Can electric car batteries be rebuilt?
A3: Yes, electric car batteries can be rebuilt with the right tools and knowledge.
