Ford has Just Stopped Selling Home EV Chargers — Here's Why

Ford has Just Stopped Selling Home EV Chargers — Here's Why

With Ford promising to launch its highly anticipated Mustang Mach E EV later this summer, the automaker appears to have stopped selling electric wall chargers.

According to Automotive News, Ford is instructing dealers to purchase other third-party generic chargers as customers continue to order the Mustang Mach E. According to a statement to Autonews, Ford is claiming that the $799 charger is not properly Ford claims that the $799 charger is not functioning properly.

At this time, it is unclear what the problem is. Ford told Autonews that it is "working hard with all parties involved to mitigate the issue."

Ford clarified that safety issues are not a concern, especially given that several markets have already ordered the Mach E.

Of course, those who pre-order the Mustang Mach E will still be able to charge it from a regular outlet. It is just less efficient and takes longer. Additionally, there are numerous third-party charger options on the market. However, if we want brand unification of all accessories, we will have to wait until Ford announces a fix.

Ford dealers who spoke to Autonews said they have been told by Ford headquarters to direct shoppers to pick up third-party chargers on Amazon. search for 48-amp EV chargers on Amazon, got at least one $899 option from ClipperCreek.

This charging snafu apparently did little to quell Mach-E's excitement. The Mach-E sold 3,739 units in February and won the 2021 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year award. This is good news for a vehicle that has to go up against the likes of Tesla.

The 48-amp Ford Charger can add 28 miles of range per hour; stepping down to a mobile charging cord that plugs into a 240-volt household outlet adds 20 miles per hour.

The Mach E has done the unthinkable by giving the Mustang branding to an SUV, but it aims to be just as tenacious as its V8-engined big brother, with a 0-60 time already under 5 seconds, and a 0-60 time of 1.5 seconds. Though fast, Ford's offering still has some catching up to do before it can reach the Tesla Model X's tease mode.

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