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Ford Motor Company shares saw a dramatic increase of 44.4% in May, following the launch of its new subsidiary, Ford Energy, on May 11. The subsidiary aims to construct battery energy storage systems (BESS) for data centers, utilities, and large industrial customers. This strategic shift comes as the company addresses challenges in its electric vehicle (EV) segment, which reported a $4.8 billion operating loss in fiscal year 2025.
Ford Energy’s flagship product is a 20-foot containerized BESS designed for a lifespan of 20 years. Within a week of its launch, Ford signed a five-year agreement with EDF power solutions for up to 4 gigawatt hours (GWh) of DC BESS annually, potentially expanding to 20 GWh. Ford’s entry into the battery storage market is particularly timely, given growing demand from power grids to handle the increasing pressures from the AI boom.
Despite the positive momentum, Ford’s overall vehicle sales declined 13.6% in May, with a 44% drop in EV sales. Analysts forecast the Ford Energy unit to hold a value of $10 billion, aided by a licensing agreement with Chinese battery maker CATL, which is positioned as a competitive advantage in the BESS market.
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