U-turn at the Fiesta? Ford boss makes us dream of electric cars
The fiesta is over for now. Ford recently completed the last models, the production lines for the compact car are standing still. The end was sealed months ago. But now there are signs of a turnaround. The Fiesta could celebrate a comeback as an electric car.
Fiesta as an electric car: Ford manager gives hope to car buyers
With the party Ford recently shelved a real piece of history. The compact car is no longer built. The first of Ford’s electric cars based on VW’s MEB platform will soon be built at the Cologne plant. But if Ford’s European boss Martin Sander has his way, it has to not the end of the fiesta forever have been.
Because the Fiesta could return as an electric car. Before that, however, there is still a hurdle in the form of VW: According to Sander, Ford has “a very constructive and positive cooperation with Volkswagen” (source: Automotive News via Insideevs). On their basis – and with VW’s MEB platform – could also be one electric fiesta develop.
One would “possibly explore opportunities to take this to the next level,” says Sander about the cooperation between the two car manufacturers. Although still be decided nothing but he doesn’t want to rule out an all-electric Fiesta in the future.
VW is currently developing the possibilities for a compact Stromer. Based on the ID.2all concept, a E-car for less than 25,000 euros come on the market. Both Skoda and Cupra from the VW Group will also bring sibling models.
In the video, VW shows a brief insight into the ID.2, which could also become the basis for an electric fiesta:
For a Ford based on this, they should Chances are not too bad stand – because VW could use the income from licensing the platform well. Brand boss Thomas Schäfer has just announced tough austerity measures for Wolfsburg.
VW should help: Ford alone cannot create cheap e-cars
On the other hand, Sander also seems to bring a certain skepticism with him: “Small Vehicles like the fiesta are not the heart of the Ford Motor Company“Said the European boss of the US manufacturer. What could be considered the centerpiece are rather electrified classics such as the F-150 Lightning pick-up.
In order to build smaller electric cars, Ford needs the help: “Smaller vehicles mean smaller margins. We don’t have the size of the Volkswagen Group or Stellantis in Europe,” Sander continued. We’ll have to wait and see if we can come to an agreement.
