Ford's introduction of the pure electric explorer and Lincoln's introduction of the pure electric pilot have been nailed down, and the rest is a matter of time. Both models will follow Ford's approach to the all-electric F-150 Lightning and introduce a new all-electric platform architecture for both SUV models.
However, recently, some overseas automotive media have learned that the production of these two pure electric SUV models will be postponed, and the time node is expected to be set in December 2024.
According to overseas auto media reports, the two pure electric SUVs are scheduled to be put into production in mid-2023, and now they have to postpone the plan by 18 months. Meanwhile, Ford will no longer produce two pure-electric SUVs at its Cuautitlan plant in Mexico, a new plant that has yet to be determined.
The reason for the delay is speculated to be related to the increase in production of Ford's new all-electric Mach-E. After Ford launched the pure electric Mach-E, its sales volume is increasing day by day, and the market is currently well received. Lisa Drake, Chief Operating Officer of Ford Motor North America, tried to hide in an interview with the media that the delay in the production of the next two new pure electric SUV models is not directly related to the increase in production of the Mach-E, but the discerning person can see it at a glance.
At present, in the overseas market, the Oakland plant in the United States mainly produces ford Mach-E, and plans to increase production next year, and the production capacity will be increased to 200,000 units per year by 2023. Judging from the current market research, the demand for ford Mach-E has been increasing, and the global sales of the car have exceeded 60,000 units in only one year, which means that the production capacity demand is more than three times this figure.
Finally, Lisa Drake also told the media: "We had previously considered producing another pure electric model in Cuautitlan, Mexico, but given the current market demand, our priority now is to expand the production capacity of the Ford Mach-E." ”