Automaker Ford on Tuesday stated it intends to chop 3,800 jobs in Europe over the subsequent three years to undertake a “leaner” construction because it focuses on electrical car manufacturing.

The corporate plans to slash 2,300 jobs in manufacturing improvement and administration in Germany, 1,300 within the U.Okay. and 200 posts elsewhere in Europe. It stated it should retain roughly 3,400 engineering roles in Europe, centered on car design and improvement, alongside the creation of linked companies.

The overhaul won’t have an effect on Ford’s intention to supply an all-electric fleet by 2035. The corporate expects manufacturing of its first European-built electrical passenger car to start out later this yr.

“These are troublesome choices, not taken calmly. We acknowledge the uncertainty it creates for our group, and I guarantee them we shall be providing them our full help within the months forward,” stated Martin Sander, common supervisor of Ford Mannequin e in Europe.

“Paving the way in which to a sustainably worthwhile future for Ford in Europe requires broad-based actions and modifications in the way in which we develop, construct, and promote Ford autos. It will influence the organizational construction, expertise, and abilities we’ll want sooner or later.”