Ford Announced as Official Electric Vehicle Supplier of The TCS London Marathon
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Runners in the mass event pass Big Ben as they go through Parliament Square during The TCS London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2024. Photo: Chloe Knott for London Marathon Events
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|Runners in the mass event pass Big Ben as they go through Parliament Square during The TCS London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2024. Photo: Chloe Knott for London Marathon Events
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|A view along The Mall as participants approach the finish line during The TCS London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2024. Photo: Thomas Lovelock for London Marathon Events -
|Alexander Mutiso Munyao (KEN) celebrates as he wins the Elite Men’s Race at The TCS London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2024. Photo: Tony O’Brien for London Marathon Events -
|Gary Cooper (GBR) goes past the London Eye as they race along the Embankment in the Elite Men’s Wheelchair Race during The TCS London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2024. Photo: Chloe Knott for London Marathon Events -
|Participants in fancy dress during The TCS London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2024. Photo: Tony OBrien for London Marathon Events
DUNTON, UK - Ford has become the Official Electric Vehicle Supplier of the TCS London Marathon for the next three years, starting at the 2025 event which takes place on Sunday April 27.
Ford is providing a fleet of electric cars and vans across the Marathon Day route, from the elite lead timing vehicle all the way through to the back of the pack support vehicles. The fleet comprises a range of Ford’s new all-electric offerings, including Explorer, Capri, E-Tourneo Custom, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit
Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events, said: “We are delighted to welcome Ford as the Official Electric Vehicle Supplier of the TCS London Marathon. We are committed to making the TCS London Marathon the most environmentally sustainable mass participation city centre marathon in the world and to lead the way in showing how mass participation events can make positive change to reduce our carbon footprint.
“Ford is similarly committed to setting ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions and we look forward to partnering with them and using their electric fleet of vehicles across the TCS London Marathon for the next three years.”
Runners cross Tower Bridge during The TCS London Marathon on Sunday 21st April 2024. Photo: Jed Leicester for London Marathon Events
Lisa Brankin, Ford UK chair and Managing Director of Ford of Britain and Ireland, said: “Ford is proud to be the Official Electric Vehicle Supplier of the TCS London Marathon, providing a fleet of electric cars and vans to support this world-class event. As we continue our journey towards a more sustainable future, this partnership reflects our commitment to innovation and reducing our environmental impact. The TCS London Marathon is a celebration of endurance, community, and progress - values that align perfectly with Ford’s vision for smarter, cleaner mobility. We look forward to playing a key role in ensuring a smooth and sustainable marathon day for all participants and spectators.”
Ten facts about the London Marathon
- The London Marathon was first held on March 29, 1981
- The millionth finisher in the history of the event crossed the line in 2016
- The current men’s record of 2:01:25 was set by Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum in 2023
- Britain’s Paula Radcliffe holds the women’s record, clocking 2:15:25 in 2003
- With four wins, Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge is the most successful men’s competitor
- Norway’s Ingrid Kristiansen (also with four wins) is the most successful female
- Six men have run every London Marathon (44 in total)
- The event has raised more than £1.3 billion for charity
- The 2025 TCS London Marathon Official Charity of the Year is Pancreatic Cancer UK.
- More than 56,000 runners will take on the 26.2-mile course on April 27