As Ford adjusts its electric vehicle launch timeline, it is strategically expanding its hybrid offerings. By the end of the decade, Ford plans to offer hybrid powertrain options for all vehicles in the Ford Blue lineup in North America. This decision is backed by the company’s results from the first quarter of 2024, where hybrid sales increased by 42% from last year.
The company also pointed out that despite the delay in two of its highly anticipated electric vehicles, it is committed to its plans for a full EV lineup. This makes sense, considering Ford’s electric vehicles saw a significant 86% increase in sales last quarter compared to last year. Ford noted that its Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake is still expanding and will produce a new electric vehicle for Ford Pro customers starting mid-decade. Construction is ongoing, with a tool installation slated for Spring 2025.
In another message of assurance, Ford mentioned that a skunkworks team in California is still working on a smaller, versatile EV platform that can be used for multiple future-generation EVs. The company also noted that the construction of the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, and BlueOval SK joint venture battery plants is still underway.
