An Unexpected Competition
Does the 61-year-old gasoline Mustang remain relevant in 2025? Fresh sales data suggests American drivers think so. The legendary car, which Ford has been producing since the days of The Beatles, is now competing almost neck-and-neck with the company’s entire electric lineup, and this race has turned out to be surprisingly tight.
According to Ford’s new November sales report, the gasoline Mustang sold 4,207 units, while the company’s three electric models together reached only 4,247 sales. The difference is just forty cars.
Mustang sales soared by 78.6 percent compared to November last year, while electric vehicles lost almost as much ground.
Mach-E sales fell by almost 50 percent to 3,014 units, the F-150 Lightning plummeted by 72 percent to just 1,006, and the poor E-Transit lost over 80 percent, reaching 227 units. These numbers were undoubtedly heavily impacted by the loss of federal tax incentives, which ended in late September.
The Yearly Picture
To be fair to the electric vehicles, the comparison looks harsher in the short term than over the entire year. Year-to-date, Ford’s electric models achieved 78,556 sales, while the Mustang lags behind with a figure of 40,870.
Nevertheless, the electric lineup shows a decline of 7.3 percent compared to the same period last year, while the Mustang remained relatively stable, decreasing by only 1.6 percent.
Hybrids on the Rise
However, American drivers have not completely shunned electrification. Hybrid sales in November grew by 13.6 percent to 16,301 units, and year-to-date increased by 19.4 percent to 206,497. This means Ford sold three times more hybrids in 2025 than electric vehicles.
Other Sales Leaders
Aside from the gasoline vs. electricity drama, there were several other notable models. The Explorer shone brightly in the SUV market with a huge November gain of 41.5 percent and nearly 20,226 sales, despite the model celebrating its sixth birthday this year.
The Ranger also performed very well, making a leap of 35.8 percent, as the midsize pickup continues its comeback.
The Maverick is another star performer. Its monthly sales grew by 43.3 percent, and year-to-date by almost 12 percent. On the Lincoln side, the situation was less cheerful: the brand’s sales in November fell by 12.3 percent, although the Navigator grew by 42.9 percent in the first 11 months of 2025.
These figures highlight the complex market dynamics where traditional models, especially those with internal combustion engines and hybrid powertrains, continue to show resilience, while fully electric vehicles face challenges, particularly after changes in government incentives. The success of models like the Explorer, Ranger, and Maverick indicates that consumers value versatility and proven reliability. The future of Ford’s electric portfolio will likely depend on further development of infrastructure, battery technology, and the overall economic climate affecting buyers’ readiness to transition to new technologies.