Ford electric plans are now taking shape in Europe as the company targets carbon-neutral operations across the continent by 2035. Ford aims to expand its electric vehicle range to nine models within the next two years. By 2030, every Ford passenger car in Europe will be fully electric. The company also has an ambitious target of selling 600,000 electric cars per year by 2026.
Major Investments in Manufacturing and Batteries
To achieve these Ford electric plans, the company has invested €830 million in refitting its Cologne plant. This facility will soon produce electric vehicles at a rate of 200,000 units per year. Ford has also partnered to create one of Europe’s largest battery production sites near Ankara, Turkey. This joint venture will manufacture high Nickel NMC cells for battery modules, with production expected to start by the middle of the decade. The site will have an annual capacity of 30 to 45 Gigawatt hours.
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Platform Sharing and Industry Collaboration
Leadership Perspective and Sustainability Commitment
Stuart Rowley, Chair of Ford of Europe, explained the importance of these Ford electric plans:
“Our march toward an all-electric future is an absolute necessity for Ford to meet the mobility needs of customers across a transforming Europe. It’s also about the pressing need for greater care of our planet, making a positive contribution to society and reducing emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. These new Ford electric vehicles signal what is nothing less than the total transformation of our brand in Europe—a new generation of zero-emission vehicles, optimised for a connected world, offering our customers truly outstanding user experiences.”
Other Resources
- For more on Ford’s electrification strategy, visit the official Ford Europe newsroom.
- Learn about Europe’s climate targets and the Paris Climate Agreement.
