Ford to Produce 300,000 Vehicles Per Year in Spain, Starting 2027

The Ford Almussafes plant (Valencia) will manufacture 300,000 units per year of a new global vehicle that will be launched in mid-2027. While not 100% electric, this project guarantees substantial workloads and employment levels, exceeding those that a fully electric platform would offer, according to the majority union, UGT.

The union highlights the vehicle's global market focus and its projected annual production of 300,000 units.  This "totally new vehicle" is slated for a mid-2027 launch.

Ford's European VP, Kieran Cahill, recognises Valencia's fulfilment of commitments and the value of its Electrification Agreement. This project confirms Ford's continued confidence in the Spanish factory, even with shifts in the automotive landscape.

The announcement comes after Ford delayed electrification plans in Almussafes in late 2023. Ford states that they are adapting their European vehicle lineup based on customer demand and have added this new "multi-energy passenger vehicle" to their production plan.

UGT's Carlos Faubel sees this as "very good news" after a period of uncertainty but acknowledges employment issues still need addressing. Despite recent ERTEs (temporary layoffs) due to model discontinuation and supply issues, the announcement holds promise.

In June 2022, the Almussafes factory was chosen to produce two new-generation electric Ford models.  While initial plans aimed for a late 2025 launch, those were delayed due to a weaker electric vehicle market.

The Spanish Ministry of Industry celebrates this award as recognition of Valencia's global competitiveness. In addition, regional officials have pledged to provide support for retraining and workforce development during the transition.