Ford has revealed it will stop producing its iconic Focus model from next year as it hones in on making its fleet electric.
Production on the Ford Focus is expected to stop in November 2025 with the carmaker confirming that its German manufacturing hub will close.
The Ford Focus is one of the most popular cars in the UK, with many Britons using them to learn how to drive.
However, as the carmaker strives to become fully electric, it will be looking to discontinue petrol and diesel models.
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Ford Focus production will end in 2025
GETTYSpeaking to Autocar, Martin Sanders, the Europe boss for Ford stated that in the “long-run” the company is “still deeply convinced that EVs will be the future and we will see a significant increase in volume”.
He said: “By the end of this year, we will have a full range of electric vehicles – both in the passenger vehicle sector but also in our commercial vehicle business line.
"We are quite flexible to adapt to market demand. For the next couple of years, we have a broad choice.
“Basically, our customers have the power of choice to pick what they want.”
Commenting on the end of production, Richard Evans, head of technical services at webuyanycar, warned that demand is a “key factor” in determining a car’s value.
He added: “So, when demand for a particular model is higher, drivers may find that its prices rise accordingly.
“As a family hatchback, the cars have been a particularly popular choice as they generally tend to provide more space.
“Despite this, Ford has made the decision to stop selling the models which may see old versions increase in value.”
Evans explained that when a car is discontinued, research has highlighted how the value of older modelscan drastically change.
He remarked how nostalgia for “once-popular” cars that are now discontinued drives up demand which can increase their resale value.
In 2020, there were over one million models on British roads.
Despite remaining committed to becoming net zero and having all cars electric, Ford warned this week that the Governments emissions target risk running up the price of petrol.
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The Ford Focus was ranked the second most loved car in the UK PABy the end of this year, car brands will need to have at least 22 per cent of their total sales come from EVs, or they could face a £15,000 fine per vehicle over the target.
The sales target sharply increases to 80 per cent of cars and 70 per cent of vans by the end of the decade and 100 per cent of vehicles by 2035.