How Ford is preparing new drivers for the electric future

Many drivers who are currently learning and getting behind the wheel for the first time will not use electric cars until they get their driver’s license. Three schools in Norway and one in the Netherlands lead a revolution in driver training for ‘Generation E’, choose the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E as the perfect car for their students

For driving instructors and owners: the vehicle’s long, all-electric range, combined with lower operating costs, make a great addition, while its eye-catching design and stylish appearance make it an eye-catching advertisement for school. There are also advantages for students; learning in the Mustang Mach-E can help drivers pass their driving test with fewer lessons. When taking the test in the Mustang Mach-E, students can take advantage of onboard driver assistance technology, such as automatic parking or hill starting.

“The next generation of drivers will have a huge impact on how quickly electric vehicles replace petrol and diesel vehicles. The driving test can be a huge challenge for many people, but the Mustang Mach-E makes that easier and more fun to learn. the car brings new drivers, is very satisfying. I wish I had learned to drive a car like that.” Martin SandersCEO of Ford Model e Europe.

Another key benefit of the Mustang Mach-E is that instructors can easily adjust the car’s settings to suit the learner’s needs, in terms of responsiveness, acceleration and braking. The ease of use of the vehicle, including the large interior screen and single-pedal driving, also attracts older students who had previously chosen not to learn to drive.

In fact, the use of electric vehicles by driving schools is changing the way driving is taught, with instructors showing new drivers important efficiency techniques that help increase a vehicle’s range. For many ‘Generation E’ drivers, who are more likely to find electric vehicles in their homes, this new way of learning and the experience they have with the Mustang Mach-E is helping to strengthen their belief in an electric future.

“The Mustang Mach-E gives the student confidence from the moment he enters. There are many systems on board that make driving easier. The student can concentrate on the road and become more aware of moving in traffic at an earlier stage. ” of the learning process. I plan to add another Mustang Mach-E to my fleet due to student demand.” Frank Massop, owner of driving school Frank Massop. something to which Erika student and driver from Norway, concludes: “The first car I drove was a petrol car, but this is my first time driving an electric car. The Mustang Mach-E is great to drive. You just jump in it and starts driving It is very easy to keep the car on the road.

Ford is committed to making more electric vehicles available to customers. Ford in Europe plans to sell 600,000 electric vehicles annually by 2026, supporting the global target of more than two million annual electric vehicle production, including by 2026. Ford recently joined 27 companies in a petition to ensure to ensure that all cars and new vans in Europe to be emission-free by 2035 and called for targets to expand the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Europe to keep up with the growth rates of electric vehicles.