The electric Mustang crossover surpassed its gas-powered namesake in 2024, reflecting shifting consumer preferences and a new era for Ford’s pony car.

Sales of the gasoline-powered Mustang fell 9.5 percent to its lowest level in at least two decades amid supplier challenges, Ford said.

Ford announced that sales of its electric Mustang Mach-E surpassed those of its traditional Mustang in 2024 – a notable milestone for the Detroit automaker in a challenging EV market.

Based on a platform derived from the C2 of the Ford Escape, the Mustang Mach-E crossover outsold the actual Mustang for the first time ever

Both AAA and Ford Roadside Assistance were reportedly unable to open the vehicle, with the owner saying he had to break a window to extract his child.

In the latest well-publicized story of EV electronic door handle failures, an incident involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E and an infant passenger trapped inside gained enough online traction for Ford's Product Communications Director to step in and handle the situation.

The times appear to be changing, though. Ford released its 2024 sales details, and the Mustang had a rough year. Deliveries were down 9.5 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, the Mustang Mach-E EV had the best sales since the vehicle’s debut.

E, an electric SUV, has outsold the classic combustion Mustang, marking a significant shift in the industry. With a 26.9% sales increase in 2024, the Mach-E is leading the charge towards electromobility.