I don't know how you read it as something else that First Editions??? From the article:That's not quite they way I read that. He didn't say First Editions. Clearly they should be many of the first ones out (after demos), but it may not be completely FEs. And how many make it in 2020 is really unstated.
I found most of that to be a bit of PR speak. Mostly just repeating what was already announced, and vague wording on some things.
and they always said the First Edition would be First, ie: before the premium and other models. They sold out of the First Editions in November of last year (in the US, later in other countries).If someone chose a Premium or a First-Edition model, delivery will likely be late this calendar year.
When they start becoming available, yes.This has always been known. States so right in the configurator:
You can carry forward solar credits to the next year but the EV credit cannot be carried forward.BTW, I hope we can delay delivery and still get a first edition. For tax reasons, I may need to wait until Jan 2021... getting solar installed and that will use up all my tax credit.
I guess I missed where they said every single FE will get made before the first Premium does.I don't know how you read it as something else that First Editions??? From the article:
and they always said the First Edition would be First, ie: before the premium and other models. They sold out of the First Editions in November of last year (in the US, later in other countries).
BTW, I hope we can delay delivery and still get a first edition. For tax reasons, I may need to wait until Jan 2021... getting solar installed and that will use up all my tax credit.
Currently, but I don't want to rely on trusting the tax code to still allow that in 2 years as they reduce and drop the solar credit...You can carry forward solar credits to the next year but the EV credit cannot be carried forward.
Could be. But I'm not sure there's anything about the FE that requires unique tooling. There's a few special parts (the red stitching, red brake calipers, extra body color option), but those are presumably still plug-and-play on the assembly line like any other option.They certainly implied the factory will be tooled for building only the First Edition and the premium later. That's not to say that they are not going to make extra FE that will be sold later than some premiums, but seems highly unlikely they would go back and build more FE after they start production of other models.
On the off chance you're over 59 1/2 years old, there is one other option -- withdrawing some money from your IRA or 401(k) (if you have one) to generate taxable income in the year you need to apply the tax credits, so none of them go to waste.Currently, but I don't want to rely on trusting the tax code to still allow that in 2 years as they reduce and drop the solar credit...
You’re right. The FE is an option package on top of the premium trim. That’s why the FE and premium were set up for Q4 delivery.Could be. But I'm not sure there's anything about the FE that requires unique tooling. There's a few special parts (the red stitching, red brake calipers, extra body color option), but those are presumably still plug-and-play on the assembly line like any other option.
It's been stated elsewhere by Ford that the First Edition isYou’re right. The FE is an option package on top of the premium trim. That’s why the FE and premium were set up for Q4 delivery.
The premium offers a choice of 4 drive trains and battery pack combinations, compared to a single choice (AWD extended battery) for the FE. The premium may not be significantly different and ship in the same quarter, but all I seen publicly indicates it is not part of the initial run. If that was not the case, why would Ford put a cap on the number of reservations for it, and not a cap for the premium?The First Edition is a limited-production initial run version of the Mustang Mach-E.
Yes the FE would be produced first. Mechanically the FE is identical to what comes in the Premium ER AWD trim it just has extra cosmetic differences on top of it. So it's an easy production transition from FE to the Premium.It's been stated elsewhere by Ford that the First Edition is
The premium offers a choice of 4 drive trains and battery pack combinations, compared to a single choice (AWD extended battery) for the FE. The premium may not be significantly different and ship in the same quarter, but all I seen publicly indicates it is not part of the initial run. If that was not the case, why would Ford put a cap on the number of reservations for it, and not a cap for the premium?
You put a cap on the # of special editions to make potential customers think they're special, like collectors items.It's been stated elsewhere by Ford that the First Edition is
The premium offers a choice of 4 drive trains and battery pack combinations, compared to a single choice (AWD extended battery) for the FE. The premium may not be significantly different and ship in the same quarter, but all I seen publicly indicates it is not part of the initial run. If that was not the case, why would Ford put a cap on the number of reservations for it, and not a cap for the premium?