As the fabled 70’s rock band ACDC once told us, “It’s a long way to the top,” but that doesn’t intimidate the best-selling truck brand in the world. Becoming the biggest US-based EV manufacturer may seem ambitious, but for the Blue Oval, it’s only a matter of time.
Ford CEO Jim Farley has announced that the automaker is planning to produce 600,000 electric vehicles per year by the end of 2023. In case you’re wondering, that is double the amount of their original goal number. The Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit will be among the productions aggressive out-put according to Automotive News.
Admittedly, Farley stated, the demand for EV is “so much higher” than the company anticipated. The Mustang Mach-E alone has claimed territory in three continents so far. Then there’s the Ford F-150 Lightning, who has been shattering records since its debut, reaching 100,000 pre-orders in the first three weeks.
Due to extreme demand for the F-150, Ford previously chose to invest $250 million to boost its productions, creating 450 new jobs to achieve building 80,000 trucks a year. Though now that the manufacturing goal has now doubled, it is uncertain how that initiative may be altered.
Of course, before Ford can achieve its goal of becoming the largest EV producer in the US, they are first coming for the silver medal under Tesla’s current undisputed reign. And it’s no open road. Long-time Ford competitor, GM is expecting to sell 1 million electric vehicles by 2025 and let Ford know that “two can play that game” when they began ramping up production by converting current plants and opening new ones in the US over the coming years.
We suppose time will only tell. It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock’n’roll.
With that being said, the electric revolution is in full force and it’s time to get on board!
Here are some benefits if you’re considering a switch to EV:
- No fuel required so you save money on gas. On average, drivers save about $700 in fuel costs per year while driving electric cars.
- Environmental friendly as they do not emit pollutants.
- Lower maintenance due to an efficient electric motor.
- Better Performance
- Instant Acceleration
- Reduced sound/smell
How do you know if going electric is the right decision for you? Consider thie simple formula:
You drive less than 200 miles per day + have access or the ability to charge at home and/or work = Perfect Fit.
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