Is there someone here from Ford who can help me?

[efisher]

Like most of us, I ordered a Mach-E last year and am very happy to have been informed that my car has been built. I do share a problem with other NJ customers related to the expiration of the $5,000 NJ EV incentive. I am told that if we take delivery of our car before March 15, 2021, we will still be eligible for this grant. After that (because of the change in fiscal year,) this money is no longer available. I have been notified that the car should be delivered in the last week of March. Normally, a week or two difference would be inconsequential, but in this case, the delay will cost $5,000. Is there any way this situation can be brought to the attention of those responsible for delivery to see if they can help given this is a somewhat extraordinary circumstance?

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[L@LFF]

Like most of us, I ordered a Mach-E last year and am very happy to have been informed that my car has been built. I do share a problem with other NJ customers related to the expiration of the $5,000 NJ EV incentive. I am told that if we take delivery of our car before March 15, 2021, we will still be eligible for this grant. After that (because of the change in fiscal year,) this money is no longer available. I have been notified that the car should be delivered in the last week of March. Normally, a week or two difference would be inconsequential, but in this case, the delay will cost $5,000. Is there any way this situation can be brought to the attention of those responsible for delivery to see if they can help given this is a somewhat extraordinary circumstance?

Not sure if it is any different in Missouri as it is for you. But I do believe that Ford will have tax credits available, based on units sold, rather than at what point in time they do sell. The tax credit may not be eligible to use until next year but I could be mistaken.

 

[ARK]

Not sure if it is any different in Missouri as it is for you. But I do believe that Ford will have tax credits available, based on units sold, rather than at what point in time they do sell. The tax credit may not be eligible to use until next year but I could be mistaken.

That’s the federal tax credit, this is a state based program in New Jersey that is changing.

 

[L@LFF]

That’s the federal tax credit, this is a state based program in New Jersey that is changing.

Makes sense, thanks for the clarification

 

[Tpaguy]

I would start checking with nearby dealers for any canceled orders. It may be in your best interest to purchase one of these instead and cancel your order to meet your deadline.

 

[sockmeister]

Like most of us, I ordered a Mach-E last year and am very happy to have been informed that my car has been built. I do share a problem with other NJ customers related to the expiration of the $5,000 NJ EV incentive. I am told that if we take delivery of our car before March 15, 2021, we will still be eligible for this grant. After that (because of the change in fiscal year,) this money is no longer available. I have been notified that the car should be delivered in the last week of March. Normally, a week or two difference would be inconsequential, but in this case, the delay will cost $5,000. Is there any way this situation can be brought to the attention of those responsible for delivery to see if they can help given this is a somewhat extraordinary circumstance?

Ask your dealer - I think they may be able to work with you on that. You might be able to pay before the vehicle arrives.

 

[sockmeister]

Like most of us, I ordered a Mach-E last year and am very happy to have been informed that my car has been built. I do share a problem with other NJ customers related to the expiration of the $5,000 NJ EV incentive. I am told that if we take delivery of our car before March 15, 2021, we will still be eligible for this grant. After that (because of the change in fiscal year,) this money is no longer available. I have been notified that the car should be delivered in the last week of March. Normally, a week or two difference would be inconsequential, but in this case, the delay will cost $5,000. Is there any way this situation can be brought to the attention of those responsible for delivery to see if they can help given this is a somewhat extraordinary circumstance?

Ask your dealer - I think they may be able to work with you on that. You might be able to pay before the vehicle arrives.

 

[SoriceConsulting]

Your purchase (or order date) must be prior to 12/15/2020. See my entry on this thread (should be the last one - I just posted it:
(1) We just got screwed by New Jersey | Page 10 | Ford Mustang Mach-E Forum - MachEforum.com

 

[efisher]

That’s the federal tax credit, this is a state based program in New Jersey that is changing.

I would start checking with nearby dealers for any canceled orders. It may be in your best interest to purchase one of these instead and cancel your order to meet your deadline.

No, the problem is that in order to qualify, the order needs to have been placed prior to December 15, 2020.

 

[efisher]

Ask your dealer - I think they may be able to work with you on that. You might be able to pay before the vehicle arrives.

It is not just paying for the car but processing the registration as well. I did ask the dealer abut that but he explained that it would cause problems if the vehicle was damaged in transit.

 

[efisher]

Your purchase (or order date) must be prior to 12/15/2020. See my entry on this thread (should be the last one - I just posted it:
(1) We just got screwed by New Jersey | Page 10 | Ford Mustang Mach-E Forum - MachEforum.com

We ordered our car back in June or July so that is not a problem.

 

[SoriceConsulting]

We ordered our car back in June or July so that is not a problem.

But if you buy one off the dealer lot the purchase date is that day so it would not qualify.

 

[efisher]

But if you buy one off the dealer lot the purchase date is that day so it would not qualify.

I think if the dealer that processed my order supplied the car that was ordered than it should qualify. If I went to another dealer, then it would not.

 

[Garbone]

Like most of us, I ordered a Mach-E last year and am very happy to have been informed that my car has been built. I do share a problem with other NJ customers related to the expiration of the $5,000 NJ EV incentive. I am told that if we take delivery of our car before March 15, 2021, we will still be eligible for this grant. After that (because of the change in fiscal year,) this money is no longer available. I have been notified that the car should be delivered in the last week of March. Normally, a week or two difference would be inconsequential, but in this case, the delay will cost $5,000. Is there any way this situation can be brought to the attention of those responsible for delivery to see if they can help given this is a somewhat extraordinary circumstance?

I just bought my exact build after finding it on Autotrader 250 miles away. Going to be delivered Wednesday. Still have no build date for my December order.

Boo on the front plate.

 

[SoriceConsulting]

I think if the dealer that processed my order supplied the car that was ordered than it should qualify. If I went to another dealer, then it would not.

I hope so, but I'm not sure. My question to Ann King includes 'same/similar', so to me that means if I bought the exact same configuration that I ordered from the same dealer...

Here's my email question:
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Situation:

I ordered a Ford Mustang Mach-E on 10/20/2020 and put down a $500 deposit with my Ford dealer. My specific order will likely not be built/shipped until around May/June. However, Mach-E’s are starting to arrive at the dealer and some will become available for sale (ones they ordered for themselves, customers who declined to follow through, etc.)

Question:

If one arrives that is the same/similar to what I ordered and is below the $55,000 threshold can I take that instead of waiting and still qualify? Or would that transaction be considered a ‘purchase’ on the day I buy it (and not qualify) even though I have an original Order date of 10/20/2020?

I know – very confusing! But it’s a big price difference!
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Her reply:

Thank you for your email. From what you described that would be a new purchase and would not qualify.

Sincerely,
Ann King

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