Two-thirds of all Ford dealers in the United States have decided to get certified to sell and install electric vehicle fast-charging stations, the automaker announced on Tuesday.
The move is part of Ford’s plan to increase the availability of public fast-charging stations and to make it easier for EV customers to find a place to charge their cars.
“Our dealers are vital to helping us deliver on our vision for a cleaner, more sustainable world,” said Kumar Galhotra, Ford president of global markets. “By increasing the number of Ford dealerships with EV fast-charging capability, we’re making it more convenient for our customers to charge their Ford EVs – whether they’re at home, work or on the go.”
Ford is working with several EV charging companies, including Electrify America, EVgo and Blink Charging, to install Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast-charging stations at dealerships. The automaker is also providing its dealers with training on how to sell and install the chargers.
“Our customers want the peace of mind that comes with knowing there are plenty of places to charge their EVs, whether they’re at home, work or on the road,” said Darren Palmer, Ford global EV program manager. “We’re committed to making EV ownership as seamless as possible, and working with our dealers to install public fast-charging stations is a key part of that effort.”
The move comes as Ford prepares to launch its first mass-market EV, the Mustang Mach-E, later this year. The automaker is also investing $11.5 billion to bring more than 40 electrified vehicles to market by 2022.
Two Thirds Of Ford Dealers Opt To Get Certified To Sell Evs Install Public Dc Fast Chargers
Two-thirds of all Ford dealers in the United States have decided to get certified to sell and install electric vehicle fast-charging stations
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Mar 11, 2023 05:37 AM