Ford has decided to postpone the debut of the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator’s 100 percent electric versions. For good cause, the blue oval corporation has taken this significant move. And it’s to draw attention to the model that’s serving as the company’s electrical offensive’s spearhead.
The 2018 Ford F-150 Lightning is without a doubt Ford’s next big launch that will herald in a new era for this giant of the North American auto industry. The introduction in series manufacturing of its first 100 percent electric pick-up has sparked a lot of excitement. What will be the next piece of news once your assault on dealerships is completed? The major protagonists will be SUV-type cars.
The Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator will both be available in 100 percent electric versions. Both of these electric SUVs are on the horizon.
However, we have terrible news for Ford and Lincoln lovers who were looking forward to these cars. And it’s because Ford has opted to put the Explorer and the electrified Aviator on hold.
The Ford Explorer is only offered in Europe as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
Electric versions of the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator will have to wait.
But why has this choice been made? We must keep in mind that, according to information obtained through a specialist channel, Ford has decided to delay the commencement of production of the electric versions of the Explorer and Aviator by no more than 18 months. What’s more, there’s something else that’s as significant. Even the car production facility that was to give life to these entirely electric vehicles has been chosen to alter.
Ford’s original intentions to manufacture these new electric SUVs in Cuautitlan were approved (Mexico). The new electric cars designated CDX746 and CDX747 are now planned to go into production in December 2024, according to a document sent to the brand’s supplier network. It is still uncertain which factory will be in charge of the process manufacture.
In a recent interview, Lisa Drake, Ford North America Operations Director, stated that the firm intends to devote the whole manufacturing capacity of its Cuautitlán facilities to the Ford Mustang Mach-E. By 2023, the goal is to boost manufacturing of this intriguing electric car to 200,000 units per year. When the rise in production occurs, it will be in 2022.
The Mustang Mach-E is now in high demand, significantly exceeding production capacity.
As a result, before getting down to business and producing another electric model, the corporation must respond to this demand in order to avoid big waiting lines. “We had previously considered building an additional electric car in Cuautitlán, but given the demand, our goal at this moment is to grow production of the Mustang Mach-E,” Drake added.
Ford’s top executive also stated that the company aims to collaborate with suppliers to enhance the availability of battery cells and other Mustang Mach-E engine components. Currently, the Mustang Mach-E is on track to sell around 60,000 units worldwide by the end of 2021. It’s also worth noting that production has only recently begun in China.
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