Ford welcomes the government’s commitment to support EV and battery manufacturing in the UK, through its £2 billion auto industry pledge and the extension of 100% tax relief on all-important capital investments.

Lisa Brankin, Ford UK Chair: Three years ago the government announced the UK’s transition to electric new car and van sales from 2030. The auto industry is investing to meet that challenge.

Ford today opened the Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, a hi-tech production facility in Germany that will build Ford’s new generation of electric passenger vehicles for millions of European customers.

Ford executive chair Bill Ford and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will officially open the Ford Electric Vehicle Centre on Monday, June 12.

Ford Pro today revealed the E-Transit Courier, a ground-up new all-electric commercial vehicle bringing enhanced connectivity and productivity for compact van customers.

Ford today revealed the new electric Explorer – a bold new all-electric vehicle that combines German engineering with striking American style.

Electric Avenue in Brixton, London was the first market street in the country to be lit with electric streetlights.

Building on its commitment to grow an all-electric vehicle range, Ford has invested a further £125 million in its Halewood Plant, on Merseyside – increasing capacity by 70 per cent – plus £24 million in the supporting E:PRiME product development centre.