What if your boss told you what car to buy? You would probably be upset. Employees at Ford aren’t exactly being told they have to drive one of its electric vehicles, but the pressure is growing. Managers are being pushed toward leasing the Ford Mustang Mach-E or F-150 Lightning. 

Ford pushes its managers to lease electric vehicles 

It’s no secret that the EV boom is slowing down as more people resist switching from gas-powered options to electric vehicles. 

Plus, nearly half of all EV owners claim that they will switch back to gas the next time they purchase a vehicle. 

As Ford slows its EV push down by using an EV plant to make more Ford Super Duty trucks, it still wants to increase its electric market share. 

Ford sent an email to employees that explained if they want to take advantage of the leasing program then they need to order a Ford Mustang Mach-E or F-150 Lightning. 

Any manager currently leasing something other than the Ford F-150 Lightning or Mustang Mach-E must return or buy their vehicle by May 15, 2025. 

This is the first time that Ford is pushing employees to lease EVs as a part of the supplemental vehicle lease program. 

A Ford spokesperson explained that by encouraging employees to drive EVs through the optional program, they can learn firsthand how easy it is and better share their experiences with friends and family. This is a key way to increase familiarity with the new technology. 

So forget presentations that explain how to use the EVs, just be forced to pay for one instead so you can show your friends and family how to use them. 

I feel like a Ford manager should understand each product without having to lease it. This seems like sales are being forced, even though it’s an optional program. 

Also, having to turn in a hybrid or gas-powered vehicle that you enjoy by the middle of 2025 sounds upsetting. 

In another attempt to boost EV sales, Ford has been offering excellent lease deals to the public. It’s cheaper to lease EVs and Hybrids than the gas-powered models.