May 9 (Reuters) - Ford Motor ( F ) is considering

offering gas-powered vehicles and hybrids beyond 2030 in Europe,

a change from its initial plan for an all-electric lineup in the

region, the Detroit automaker said on Thursday.

The company had in 2021 outlined plans for an all electric

lineup for Europe by the end of the decade.

"As EV adoption in Europe has slowed, we believe we need to

offer our customers ICE (internal combustion engine) and hybrid

vehicle options beyond 2030," Ford said in a statement to

Reuters.

Ford, which is closely monitoring the situation, said it

would adapt as necessary.

Hybrid vehicles, which bridge the gap between gas-powered

vehicles and EVs, have experienced a surge in demand over the

past year, prompting automakers to scale back on their drive to

go electric.

A lack of charging infrastructure in Europe has also

deterred some buyers from switching over to EVs.

Still, global automakers are working to shift their

gasoline-powered lineups to all electric power eventually, as

they come under pressure to cut vehicle emissions.