What is the scope and duration of Ford Energy's deal with EDF, and when do deliveries begin?

Ford Energy has signed a five-year deal to supply up to 20 gigawatt-hours of storage capacity to EDF, with EDF able to procure up to 4 GWh of DC Block battery energy storage systems (BESS) annually; deliveries under the agreement are expected to begin in 2028.

Why is Ford entering the energy storage business, and what infrastructure is it repurposing?

Ford is entering the energy storage business to capitalize on the growing demand for backup power systems—driven by AI-related electricity demand—and is repurposing plant space in Kentucky that was previously intended for electric-vehicle battery production, following a $19.5-billion writedown on its EV programs last year.

Ford Unit Signs Five-Year Energy Storage Deal with EDF

May 18, 2026

Ford Motor's energy unit signed a five-year deal to supply up to 20 GWh of battery storage capacity to EDF, utilizing repurposed EV plant space with deliveries starting in 2028.

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2026-05-18

Ford Unit Signs Five-Year Energy Storage Deal with EDF

Ford Unit Signs Five-Year Energy Storage Deal with EDF

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