Ford's next generation of electric cars will now first see the asphalt in 2027. This gives the brand time to build more hybrid cars.
To that extent, the market for electric cars has found reverse gear. In Germany alone, which is the largest market in all of Europe, sales fell by 29 percent in March.
And now Ford steps on the brakes.
Specifically, Ford is delaying the launch of an SUV with three rows of seats until 2027. Like a new pickup truck, it is being pushed to 2026.
That's what Automotive News writes.
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In this connection, Ford managing director Jim Farley says that it is about using the money properly.
– We are determined to make a profitable business out of electric cars.
– This means that the money must be used sensibly and that petrol, hybrids and electric cars must be sent to the market when the time is right, says Jim Farley.
The adjustment in Ford's plans means that the brand will now focus on making hybrid versions of all cars in the model range. However, Ford is far from the only car brand that is pulling the plug when it comes to electric cars.
Mercedes acknowledged back in March 'that it will take years for the electric car to compete with the fossil car'. Bentley has also delayed its plans for electric cars.
And at the JRL group, which covers Jaguar and Land Rover – they have taken a new approach to electric cars. That, even though Jaguar believes they have built their last car with a petrol engine.
– We see that other car brands lose their breath a little when it comes to electric cars. Conversely, the demand for hybrids has been surprising.
– That is why we are working hard to get more hybrid cars on the market, says JRL director Adrian Mardell.
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