I think there is a PR aspect to the first few waves. Ford wants to be able to shout "We've already delivered our new Lightning to all 50 states and every Canadian province"
Also, I think the whole priority to ZEV states thing is largely imagined. ZEV states buy more EVs, hence more are...
Trying to power ALL the circuits of a modern house with the Lightning's smallish output isn't going to work, despite Ford's advertisements. Central Air plus an oven, frig, and microwave running simultaneously will likely trip the circuit.
If you want safe, hassle-free backup power, go with No...
You don't need the invite email. If you were in the first wave, you will be able to place your order now on the reservation page at Ford.com. If you don't see the link to order, you weren't in Wave 1. In my case, the order link on Ford.com was live an hour or so before I got the email invite.
Your reservation page on the Ford.com site will have an order link enabled once you are "invited". In a number of cases that has been occurring before the email invitation went out.
No email, but was able to order in the last few minutes. Res # was xxx17156. Central Alaska. Dealer did require $1500 deposit. But price for Lariat LR with a few xtras came in $80,194, without ADM. Almost went for Pro, so for someone, "You're welcome". No smooching with dealer, or even...
Ford initially said they planned to deliver Mach Es to all 50 states by the end of 2020. Covid delays pushed most deliveries into 2021 but they did make early deliveries to all 50 states without focusing on just a few. It's good marketing to distribute at least some cars to all dealers in all...
I think you are on target with your suspicions. Not only would it be good business to ensure the max number of vehicle configurations qualify for the credit, you can also be certain if the tax credit amount increases to $12,500 they will raise vehicle prices so they get their cut of the increase.
Two reasons I'm planning on a 30Amp connection to my home's backup power:
1) After cross checking several Ford websites, it appears the Lightning's 9.6kW pro power package is supplied as 7.2kW thru the truck bed power outlets (same as the current F150 hybrid) plus 2.4kW thru the frunk power...
Background: I live in an extreme (cold) climate and several years ago, while on vacation, the house sustained over $20,000 in water damage when a severe winter storm caused a multi-day power outage along with frozen and burst pipes. The result of that unpleasant experience was the decision to...
Don't try to make sense of the Ford website or app, it will just give you a headache. The FAQs for the F-150 are probably just a poorly edited rehash of the Mach E FAQs. The Mach E reservation let you configure your vehicle. The F150 reservation does not.
There are a lot of places you can buy inverters. Hopefully, Ford didn't buy into some kind of proprietary interface exclusive to Sunrun. I certainly wouldn't think so. In this case, the inverter is simply looking for either available AC voltage on one side and making it available to the 80...
Sorry, they are partially correct. In order for any home power input source (solar, generator, F150 battery) to automatically supply power into your home's electrical system when the power fails, it must have a failsafe and automatic method to isolate your home from the commercial power grid...