Ford Slows EV Production: "Rapidly Deteriorating Market Conditions"
Per German news outlet Automobilewoche , Ford’s European arm is cutting EV output at its Cologne, Germany, factory. A company spokesperson cited “rapidly deteriorating market conditions for electric vehicles” that have put the brakes on Capri and Explorer production across the Atlantic.
Ford Is Already Cutting Capri Production, Blames Weak EV Demand
New VW ID-based Capri crossover and its boxy Explorer brother are being throttled back as employees at the Cologne, Germany, plant are now only working alternate weeks
Ford is cutting hours for some German factory employees amid lower EV demand
The carmaker has more than 4,000 employees at its Cologne plant. It also has another plant in Saarlouis, southwestern Germany.
Ford’s EV struggles continue as ‘rapidly deteriorating’ market conditions take a toll
Ford invested $2 billion to prepare the facility to produce its next-gen electric models for the European market. It currently builds two EV models, the Electric Explorer and Capri. After kicking off production of its first all-electric Explorer in June ...
Ford Cuts Capri, Explorer EV Output Due To 'Significantly Lower Than Expected Demand' After Pausing F-150 Lightning Production
Ford is reportedly slowing production of the electric Capri and Explorer at the company's Cologne factory in Germany owing to slowing EV demand.
Ford is slashing the working hours of some of its German factory employees amid what it calls a 'significantly lower than expected' demand for its EVs
The carmaker has more than 4,000 employees at its Cologne plant. It also has another plant in Saarlouis, in southwestern Germany.
Electric Cars Are Struggling — Now Ford Is Cutting Back Production
In response, Ford is reducing production at its factory in Cologne, where the cars are manufactured. This plan is expected to stay in place at least until Christmas. Also read. PH
Ford Is Already Cutting Production of Its New EVs
The Blue Oval blames the "rapidly deteriorating market conditions for electric vehicles." Although the Explorer Electric was unveiled in March 2023, Ford didn’t start production until June this year.
Ford reduces EV production in Germany on weak demand
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