Ford Electric Vehicle Sales Increase 61 Percent In Second Quarter

Ford Mustang Mach-E. (Doc. Ford Motor Company)

JAKARTA - Ford recorded an impressive achievement in sales in the second quarter of this year in the United States, with increased sales of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Citing Carscoops, Thursday, July 4, Ford's electric vehicle sales in the second quarter of this year rose 61 percent from last year, reaching 23,957 units. On a year-on-year basis, electric vehicle sales increased 71.8 percent compared to the previous year.

In more detail, Ford Mustang Mach-E's sales rose 46.5 percent to 12,645 units in the second quarter. Lightning's F-150 sales increased 76.9 percent to 7,902 units, while the E-Transit recorded 3,410 sales with an increase of 95.5 percent.

"Crime and electric vehicles are driving growth," said Ford Blue President Andrew Frick.

In addition, hybrid vehicle sales increased 55.6 percent to 53,822 units, setting new sales records. Maverick Hybrid took the lead with Ford selling 40,420 units in the first half of this year. Meanwhile, Ford F-150 is the second best-selling with 33,674 sales to date.

"From urban customers who want small pickup skills like Maverick to businesses that rely on van Transit to help drive the American economy, this line of Ford products is favored by customers," he added.

However, sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) powered Ford cars fell, such as Bronco Sport which fell 15.3 percent, and Escape fell 13.2 percent. Thus, although environmentally friendly vehicle sales increased, ICE vehicle sales actually decreased.