Ford Achieves Record Electric Vehicle Sales in 2024
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A New Milestone for Ford’s EV Sales
Ford Motor Company has celebrated a significant triumph in its electric vehicle (EV) sector, concluding the fourth quarter of 2024 with a record-breaking total of 30,176 EV deliveries. Over the entire year, the automaker came remarkably close to hitting the milestone of 100,000 electric vehicles sold, wrapping up with an impressive total of 97,865 on December 31st.
The Mustang Mach-E Shines Bright
The Ford Mustang Mach-E stood out as a star performer for the company in Q4, posting its highest quarterly sales ever at 16,119 units delivered. While these numbers may appear modest compared to Tesla’s Model Y—a leading contender in both size and pricing—the Mach-E emerged as the top-selling electric SUV within U.S. markets.
Record-Breaking Performance Across All Models
Every full-electric model from Ford experienced exceptional growth during this past year:
- Ford Mustang Mach-E: 51,745 units sold (+27%)
- Ford F-150 Lightning: 33,510 units sold (+39%)
- Ford E-Transit: 12,610 units sold (+64%)
Pessimism Turned Optimism: A Shift in Narrative
This prosperous performance is particularly noteworthy considering that earlier discussions among Ford executives suggested concerns about declining or stagnant EV sales toward late 2023 and into early January of this year!
Total Electrified Vehicle Sales Surge Ahead
The company also reported robust figures for electrified vehicles encompassing hybrids and plug-in hybrids. Although many readers might not prioritize hybrid statistics: “Overall electrified vehicle sales—including hybrids—tallied at an unprecedented total of 285,291 this year—an increase of 38%. This achievement allowed Ford to surpass GM and Stellantis’ combined electrified sales throughout the year,” indicated a corporate statement. Hybrids accounted for an additional volume of approximately 187,426 alongside their pure electric offerings.
A Stronghold as a Leading EV Brand in America
Error tracking back to purely electric models reveals that Ford has secured its position as America’s second-largest EV brand based on previous quarters’ data; confirmation will await comprehensive insights into fourth-quarter performance ending December.
The Road Ahead: Closing In but Not Quite There Yet
The invigorating surge in sales represents positive momentum; however, it signifies that there remains substantial territory ahead before transitioning into becoming predominant players within the e-mobility sector. Specifically analyzing Q4 data reveals that merely about six percent (6.0%) represented pure electric car transactions when accounting solely for personal automobiles under Ford brand umbrella while aggregating Lincoln led overall percentages dropping slightly lower at around five point seven percent (5.7%). Even though this reflects growth compared against reports earlier last quarter—the metrics come across still inconspicuous given advancements anticipated through upcoming years—including increased market share goals leading towards sustainable automotive futures.
Yearly totals concluded marking indicators similar—five percent (5%) lastly falling down facing four point seven percentage points (4.
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