Ford revealed plans to expand its electric and hybrid lineup in 2027 with two new models, according to a message sent to German dealers and reported by Automobilwoche.
The announcement has sparked rumors that Ford’s popular Fiesta could return as an electric vehicle.
Christoph Herr, Ford’s head of brand for German-speaking countries, outlined the company’s strategy in the dealer communication. He said Ford will “invest in several vehicles, some of them together with partners and also with different forms of propulsion, including hybrids and fully electric vehicles.”
The statement suggests Ford might build a Fiesta EV using Volkswagen’s electric platform technology.
Ford already partners with VW Group on electric vehicles – the companies share VW’s MEB architecture for Ford’s all-electric Explorer and Capri models. The Capri nameplate was revived as an EV last year.
VW Partnership Could Enable Fiesta Return
While Herr didn’t name specific partners, Ford’s existing relationship with Volkswagen opens the door for a Fiesta EV based on VW’s upcoming ID.2 model.
The ID.2 launches later this year as VW’s answer to affordable electric cars.
It’s built on a modified MEB platform and will be roughly the size of a VW Polo. The ID.2 shares its underpinnings with the upcoming Cupra Raval and Skoda Epiq.
VW expects to price the ID.2 around £20,000 when it arrives. Some reports suggest it might even carry the ID.Polo name, though VW hasn’t confirmed this.
The ID.2 offers two battery options – a 38kWh pack and a larger 58kWh unit. The bigger battery delivers 280 miles of range on a single charge.
Fast-charging capability reaches 125kW, allowing the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in under 30 minutes.
The ID.2 will be VW’s first front-wheel drive car built on the MEB platform.
Fiesta Legacy Creates Opportunity
A partnership with VW makes strategic sense for Ford after the mixed reaction to the Capri’s revival as an electric crossover.
The Fiesta nameplate carries significant heritage, especially in the UK market where it was discontinued in 2023.
Ford launched the original Fiesta in 1976 and went on to sell over 22 million units globally during its 47-year run.
The model remains the UK’s all-time bestselling car with more than 4.1 million units sold over its lifetime.
Even after production ended, the Fiesta stayed popular in the used car market. It ranked as the country’s top-selling used car in 2024 with 306,207 second-hand examples changing hands.
“invest in several vehicles, some of them together with partners and also with different forms of propulsion, including hybrids and fully electric vehicles.”
Ford’s dealer communication suggests the company recognizes the value in reviving successful nameplates for its electric transition – potentially learning from both the Capri’s controversial return and the Fiesta’s enduring popularity.
