Ford Motor is delaying the launch of two next-generation electric vehicles as it shifts its focus to smaller and more affordable models, the company said on Thursday.

The automaker said it recently informed suppliers that a full-size electric pickup, scheduled for production at its BlueOval City assembly plant in Tennessee, will be delayed from 2027 to 2028. In addition to this long-awaited successor to the F-150 Lightning electric pickup, Ford also delayed production of its E-transit van in Ohio from 2026 to 2028.

“F-150 Lightning, America’s best-selling electric truck, and E-Transit continue to meet today’s customer needs,” the company said, adding that it “will be nimble in adjusting our product launch timing to meet market needs and customer demand while targeting improved profitabil

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