Many long-time Ford Mustang enthusiasts weren’t exactly thrilled to see the all-electric Mach-E SUV become a Mustang, but considering all the favorable reviews, the electric Mustang has earned its place.
That said, enthusiasts who think of the Mustang as coupes and convertibles and perhaps burbling V-8 engines might feel a bit disturbed by this: so far in 2021, Ford has built more Mustang Mach-E SUVs than gas-powered Mustang Coupes and Convertibles combined.
According to Automotive News, citing recent data from Ford, the automaker built 27,816 Mustang Mach-E SUVs through May, compared to 26,089 gas-powered Mustang models during the same period.
In terms of industry supply, the Mustang Mach-E remains one of the most in-demand vehicles in the market, and reportedly, some U.S. customers are waiting for it for months.
Ford said last month, as part of a stronger commitment to electric vehicles, that it anticipates electric vehicles will account for 40% of its global sales by 2030. As part of a strategy to electrify its iconic vehicles with the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, an upcoming Explorer Lightning, and more, with a focus on affordability and ownership costs, it aims at a different part of the market than GM, which is starting at the top of the market with its GMC Hummer EV.
Now that the Mach-E has caught the attention of Tesla fans and pony car enthusiasts alike, and is just keeping up with demand, it seems Ford has honed in on a good strategy, especially if the Mach-E is a model for what’s to come.
