Remove Dealers Remove Ford Remove Maintenance Remove Tax
article thumbnail

Majority of dealers complain US is bringing them too fast into the EV future

Baua Electric

Ford F-150 Lightning (Source: Ford) A strong majority of car dealers complain the US government’s strategy is bringing them too fast into the electric vehicle future. The concerns about dealers have proved warranted. It’s awkward to be dragged kicking and screaming into a future that’s already here. Which one is it?

Dealers 52
article thumbnail

Texas now offering $2,500 EV rebate for Tesla’s Model 3, Y and S units

Teslarati

Texas is one of a handful of states that prohibits direct vehicle sales, meaning that Tesla is not allowed to sell its EVs in the state without doing so through a franchise, dealer or third-party retailer. The funding is set to replace revenue lost from EV owners not paying road maintenance taxes normally charged at the gas pump.

Texas 135
article thumbnail

Cost Parity?: Two Dozen EVs “Available” in the US Start At Less Than $45,000

EV Adoption

Nine of these EVs have a base MSRP of less than $35,000 and another nine would have a net effective price below $30,000 when factoring in the applicable federal EV tax credit. And buyers in some states may qualify for further incentives including rebates or no sales tax, along with some utilities also providing rebates. Cost Parity?

article thumbnail

How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Fleet

Clean Fleet Report

Find a Reliable Dealer Near You In the quest for the perfect fleet vehicle, the importance of partnering with a reliable and reputable car dealer cannot be overstated. Additionally, vehicles with easily accessible parts and straightforward maintenance procedures can be a boon for both drivers and fleet managers.

Fleet 59
article thumbnail

Ford introduces F-150 Lightning Pro electric pickup targeted at commercial customers

Green Car Congress

Ford unveiled the all-electric 2022 F-150 Lightning Pro, a version of the electric F-150 Lightning ( earlier post ) targeted at commercial customers. The Pro joins E-Transit in the lineup of Ford work-ready electric vehicles, backed by a nationwide network offering EV-certified fleet sales, service and financing.

F-150 418
article thumbnail

Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

Blink Charging

In a wave of announcements, legacy automakers including Ford, General Motors, BMW, and Nissan announced their intention to use the NACS connector in future EVs. To support Blink’s EV fleet customers, we signed an agreement with Amerit Fleet Solutions to provide preventative maintenance to our growing number of fleet customers.

article thumbnail

Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

Green Car Congress

In the top California cities for EV penetration, auto dealers offer 25 to 30 different models. GM plans to introduce 20 new ZEV models by 2023, while Ford promises 13. The growth of ZEVs represents a potential drain on motor vehicle fuel taxes, which could affect state transportation revenue. More than half of the U.S