Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E surpassed sales of the gasoline-powered Mustang in the third quarter of 2025, marking a milestone in the automaker’s transition toward electric vehicles. The company delivered 20,177 Mach-E units during the period, more than double the 9,267 sales of the gas version.
The Mach-E’s performance represented a 50% year-on-year increase, aided by a rush of buyers taking advantage of the U.S. federal $7,500 tax credit before it expired on September 30. Analysts had expected a sales boost as customers moved to secure incentives before the deadline.
The electric SUV has steadily gained ground since 2024, when it outsold the traditional Mustang by over 4,000 units. Despite skepticism from some car enthusiasts when it was first unveiled, the Mach-E has become one of Ford’s strongest performers in its EV lineup.
Sales momentum also extended to the F-150 Lightning, which saw a 40% jump in the third quarter with 10,005 units sold. Year-to-date, Ford has delivered 23,034 of the electric pickup, reinforcing its position in the fast-growing EV truck segment.
Although the tax credit officially ended in September, Ford received approval from regulators to extend the benefit indirectly. The arrangement allows the company to apply the incentive to existing inventory purchases, with the savings later passed on to customers through lease deals.