Mustang Mach-E Drives Ford's Q2 EV Sales Ahead Of GM But It's Still Just A Fraction Of Elon Musk's Tesla
Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf
Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F) saw a 61.4% increase in Q2 EV sales, selling 23,957 units, driven by the Mustang Mach-E. Despite surpassing General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) in EV sales, Ford still trails Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), which delivered 443,956 vehicles globally. Ford's EVs are priced lower than Tesla's but have not yet attracted more customers.
July 05, 2024 | 2:59 pm
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General Motors sold 21,930 EVs in Q2, falling behind Ford's 23,957 units despite having a larger EV lineup.
GM's inability to surpass Ford in EV sales despite a broader lineup may indicate challenges in its EV strategy, potentially impacting investor sentiment negatively.
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IMPORTANCE 70
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Ford's Q2 EV sales increased by 61.4% to 23,957 units, driven by the Mustang Mach-E. Despite this growth, EVs still account for only 4.5% of Ford's total sales.
The significant increase in EV sales is a positive indicator for Ford, suggesting growing consumer interest in its electric models. However, the overall impact is moderated by the fact that EVs still represent a small fraction of Ford's total sales.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Tesla delivered 443,956 vehicles globally in Q2, significantly outpacing both Ford and GM. Despite a 4.8% drop from last year, Tesla beat consensus estimates.
Tesla's strong global delivery numbers, even with a slight year-over-year decline, reinforce its dominant position in the EV market, likely boosting investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 90
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RELEVANCE 70