65% Of Ford Dealers Agree To Ford's Tough EV Selling Terms
At its 2022 annual dealership meetings, Ford revealed to its dealer network the new Model e rules they are instilling for dealers that want to sell Ford's EVs.
Ford is giving its dealers until October 31st of this year – less than two months – to make a decision that will have huge implications for the future of the franchise. The company is offering its dealers three options:
• Become a Model E Certified Elite dealership: Install 2 DC fast chargers and a level 2 charging station - cost estimated 1.0 - 1.2M
• Become a Model E Certified dealership: Install 1 DC fast charger available for public use, hard cap on EV allocation - cost estimated 500K
• Discontinue selling Model E vehicles effective January 1st, 2024: Can't sell EV's until 2027 at the earliest