To address the complexities of EV incentives, Ford Pro has launched the Electric Vehicle Incentive Consultation Service. This service is designed to help commercial customers identify and leverage available rebates and tax credits when purchasing new Ford commercial electric vehicles. By offering a comprehensive list of incentives tailored to the buyer’s location, Ford Pro simplifies the process and ensures that customers can maximize their savings.
The Electric Vehicle Incentive Consultation Service not only covers incentives for the vehicles themselves but also includes rebates and tax credits for charging equipment. This comprehensive approach ensures that businesses can account for all potential cost savings associated with transitioning to an electric fleet. The service aims to remove the burden of researching and tracking down various incentives, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations while still benefiting from significant financial advantages.
The impact of Ford Pro’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Consultation Service is already evident in the substantial savings it has facilitated for its customers. Since its launch, the service has helped customers discover over $1.5 million in available incentives for EV purchases and an additional $40,000 in charging incentives. These figures highlight the significant financial benefits that businesses can realize by leveraging the service.
These savings are particularly beneficial for small organizations that may lack the resources to navigate the complex landscape of federal tax credits, state grants, and utility rebates. A survey conducted by Ford Pro, involving over 1,200 fleet decision-makers, revealed that only 46% of businesses had applied for government-funded rebates and incentives, while a mere 21% had sought government grants for EV purchases. This underscores the need for a service like Ford Pro’s to bridge the information gap and ensure that more businesses can access available incentives.
Consider the case of a South Carolina in-home healthcare provider. Through Ford Pro’s consultation service, the provider discovered enough incentives to cover the entire cost of installing a $25,000 DC fast charger for its growing EV fleet. Similarly, an Illinois community college that purchased a Ford F-150 Lightning as a campus patrol vehicle benefited from Ford Pro’s expertise by obtaining a free charger, an $8,000 rebate covering the charger’s installation, and a $7,500 EV incentive applied at the point of sale.
“The rebate we were eligible for was proactively added upfront to our quote,” said Deputy Chief Tracy Williams from the Joliet Junior College Police Department. “This service was a significant help to our small department, allowing us to allocate resources more effectively and reduce the initial outlay.”
In addition to the Electric Vehicle Incentive Consultation Service, Ford Pro offers a suite of tools designed to support organizations in their transition to electric fleets. One notable offering is the E-Switch Assist tool, which leverages advanced algorithms developed by Ford Pro’s data science team. This tool analyzes an organization’s existing fleet of combustion vehicles to identify those that could be effectively replaced by electric alternatives.
The E-Switch Assist tool considers a wide range of factors to provide accurate and insightful recommendations. It accounts for parameters such as distance driven, cargo load, vehicle efficiency, terrain, driver-specific behavior, outside temperatures, and cabin heating load. By analyzing these variables, the tool estimates how frequently a suitable EV would need to be charged during a typical day. The primary goal is to help organizations reduce their running costs by strategically integrating electric vehicles into their fleets.
By using the E-Switch Assist tool, businesses can make informed decisions about which vehicles to electrify, ensuring that they maximize the benefits of EV technology while minimizing any potential disruptions to their operations. This data-driven approach allows for a more efficient and cost-effective transition to electric fleets, supporting both financial and environmental sustainability goals.
