It is my understanding that the Mach e is considered a crossover, like a car, thus no worry about it being considered as an SUV.
the "written binding contract" section (which probably does not apply to 99.999% of us) is mooted anyway, because the MME meets the north american assembly requirement.
Historically speaking, it takes quite a while for the IRS to update that table that you're referencing. I don't remember the specifics, but I think it was months into 2021 before the '21 models showed as eligible.
You’ll be fine. The 2023 will qualify either way (as long as you’re under the income cap next year). And the MME is classified as an SUV, so the MSRP limit is $80k.
The car is made in North America, specifically Mexico. Nothing to wonder about. Doesn't have to be on any list. Use the VIN decoder to prove that to yourself - https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/electric-vehicles-for-tax-credit#vin-decoder
Glad to hear it's a "small SUV".
i think this really threw a lifeline to dealers - i had figured that come january there would be a ton of MMEs sitting on lots which were custom ordered and abandoned by customers due to the total or partial loss of the tax credit. at this point the only abandoned orders will likely be people who hit the income limit. i guess some people might not want to have to wait 16 months to collect the credit and bail.
Is it titled as new or used?I.m going to try to take the $7500.00 Tax Credit - but i'm sure i will be audited due to (2) Ford Dealerships monkey business - The dealer i bought my Mache E from said it was used with 200 miles, i said no way, they said, The buyer that ordered the car backed out, I said how could it be a used vehicle if it has only 200 miles on it ? They sold it to me without the Maroney Sticker, so i could not see the MSRP? , i found out later it had never been Licensed or Titled, to the person who ordered the Vehicle, or to any other Dealership. After a car fax report i found out it had been built in july 2022 - the warranty start date was august 21 2022 . ? Then i purchased it on September 24 2022 - Yet The dealer would not say why it was used, or where it came from, last week my Local Ford Dealership in Wa. state, printed out the Maroney Sticker for me & told me it came from Gresham Ford Originally then shipped to The Ford Dealership in Hood River, where i purchased the SUV - So My contract says - Used - yet i am the only titled owner of the vehicle since the build - And Wa. state does list the Mach E as a Sport Utility on the Titleanyway im sure the (2) Dealership will both try to claim the $7500.00 Tax Credit yet the IRS rules state that you cannot claim the Credit if you purchased the vehicle for resale
Since your paperwork said used and not new, you cannot claim the tax credit. People have fought this in the past and have lost.I.m going to try to take the $7500.00 Tax Credit - but i'm sure i will be audited due to (2) Ford Dealerships monkey business - The dealer i bought my Mache E from said it was used with 200 miles, i said no way, they said, The buyer that ordered the car backed out, I said how could it be a used vehicle if it has only 200 miles on it ? They sold it to me without the Maroney Sticker, so i could not see the MSRP? , i found out later it had never been Licensed or Titled, to the person who ordered the Vehicle, or to any other Dealership. After a car fax report i found out it had been built in july 2022 - the warranty start date was august 21 2022 . ? Then i purchased it on September 24 2022 - Yet The dealer would not say why it was used, or where it came from, last week my Local Ford Dealership in Wa. state, printed out the Maroney Sticker for me & told me it came from Gresham Ford Originally then shipped to The Ford Dealership in Hood River, where i purchased the SUV - So My contract says - Used - yet i am the only titled owner of the vehicle since the build - And Wa. state does list the Mach E as a Sport Utility on the Title
In case you missed it, the IRS pulled the Federal Tax Credit lifeline for dealers (& consumers) right before the end of 2022 year for models priced above the basic Premium MSRP purchased in 2023:
yeah, i noticed. real bad for ford and anyone whose non-select model will be delivered in 2023.
Unfortunately it doesn't appear to be classified as a small SUV. Snipped the below image from IRS page. 2023 Premium AWD ER will not qualify as MSRP is $67k. Even with the "private offer" for '22 to '23 conversion, my purchase price exceeds $55k (which doesn't matter - since IRS is basing on MSRP). I'm hoping Ford makes a case to have this vehicle adjusted to SUV. And as an update for our order, the expected delivery date pushed from 12/30/22 to 1/19/23. We'll now have to ponder if we truly want this 2nd MME. These vehicles are taking a beating in overall value. That said, I absolutely love my GTPE.
Yup, there's LOTS of discussion on here about this since the guidnace was released.Unfortunately it doesn't appear to be classified as a small SUV. Snipped the below image from IRS page. 2023 Premium AWD ER will not qualify as MSRP is $67k. Even with the "private offer" for '22 to '23 conversion, my purchase price exceeds $55k (which doesn't matter - since IRS is basing on MSRP). I'm hoping Ford makes a case to have this vehicle adjusted to SUV. And as an update for our order, the expected delivery date pushed from 12/30/22 to 1/19/23. We'll now have to ponder if we truly want this 2nd MME. These vehicles are taking a beating in overall value. That said, I absolutely love my GTPE.
