March 2, 2022 – Ford is restructuring to separate its electric vehicles from its long-standing business division driven by generations of internal-combustion engines.
Dubbed Ford Model e, the new entity will exist alongside Ford Blue, which will carry the company’s gas- and diesel-engined offerings, while a third business unit, Ford Pro, will focus on commercial vehicles. The decision was prompted by the success of smaller teams that developed the all-electric Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning pickup, in addition to the creation of a separate EV division for Ford in China.
“Ford Model e will be Ford’s center of innovation and growth—a team of the world’s best software, electrical and automotive talent turned loose to create truly incredible electric vehicles and digital experiences for new generations of Ford customers,” Ford President and CEO Jim Farley said.