Currently reading: Ford delays investment in Valencia plant set to produce future EVs

Decision means American firm is “unable to take advantage” of €106m relief funding from Spanish government

Ford has delayed planned investment in one of its biggest European factories, which is set to take centre stage in producing its next generation of electric vehicles.

The American firm cited a revised financial outlook for Europe in taking the decision yet reaffirmed its “commitment” to the site in Valencia, Spain – previously chosen over a rival facility in Saarlouis, Germany.

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