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Ford slims down dealership EV requirements after pushback


Now any Ford dealership can sell EVs.

By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. As reported by CNBC, Ford is revising its strategy of requiring dealerships to invest up to $1.2 million for certification that includes mandatory on-site EV chargers, upgrades, and advanced staff training. Ford originally wanted dealerships to install multiple chargers, with some available for public use, but pushback made the automaker revise those requirements in November.

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