I found this after a quick google search:
The Magnuson-Moss Act: This U.S. federal law protects consumers by prohibiting a manufacturer from requiring that you use only their branded products or services to keep your warranty valid. As long as a third-party part (like a charger) does not...
I have gone on numerous week to 10 day absences over the last 5 years, left mine unplugged. Never an issue. I think people overthink a lot about this car.
If it's just procrastinating, and you have the battery, just replace it. I replaced mine, free with points like you, a bit before 3 years. Why risk it's dying at an inconvenient time?
I had the package too. While they were getting it ready for me, someone probably found it under the cargo cover and she then made it sound like she was "giving" me one.
My 2021 came with it, when I picked up my 2024 my dealer told me that it was no longer included, but before I left, she suddenly found one that she gave to me.
I think it depends on how serious they are about pursuing a EV. Truthfully, I didn't research the longevity of the battery, due in part to the fact that I lease cars, so that wasn't important to me. But yes, if someone finds that google search, and goes no further, could decide, "not for me".
Grok's response was quite different: "The Ford Mustang Mach-E's high-voltage battery is designed to last a long time, with estimates suggesting 300,000 to 500,000 miles or roughly 10 to 20 years of use before significant capacity loss requires replacement, depending on driving habits, climate...
I queried Grok on your last paragraph and got this: "The claim that EV battery and motor manufacturing pollutes more than the benefits is misleading. Yes, making EV batteries is energy-intensive, emitting 2.5-16 tons of CO2 per battery and causing environmental issues like mining pollution. But...