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Ford Asking Dealers to Invest to Become EV Certified

Friday, September 16, 2022 9:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

[from Automotive News] Ford's U.S. dealers must invest as much as $1.2 million and adhere to rigorous sales standards if they want to sell electric vehicles beyond 2023 as the brand tweaks its retail model to better compete with direct-sales startups.

Dealers have until Oct. 31 to opt into one of two EV certification tiers that cover varying investment levels in fast chargers and staff training. Those who choose not to invest will be limited to selling internal-combustion vehicles and hybrids from the Ford brand.

EV dealers must sell the products at nonnegotiable prices, and those who choose the lower-priced certification tier won't be allowed to carry them in inventory, instead having customers order exactly what they want for later delivery.

Read more here: https://www.autonews.com/dealers/ford-dealers-must-set-no-haggle-prices-invest-12-million-keep-selling-evs

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