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I think it will be embraced, but in time. Nice thing about Ford's approach is that a majority of the truck is carryover from the ICE, in terms of things you would modify anyway. So floor mats, tonneau covers, all that good stuff should be carry over.
I would expect a year or so of seeing how many Ford gets on the road beyond reservations will determine the aftermarket embracing it.
As to the tax credit, nice thing is it is a credit, you get it regardless of your tax burden. Unlike a deduction, which can only come off your tax burden and may result in you getting much less.
It will come to you with your normal tax refund after you file your 2022 taxes in 2023 (assuming you buy one in February of 2022, you wouldn't see the $7500 until 2023).
Only thing I am not sure of with tax credits, is if you see the $7500 in total if you owe money. Like if you own the IRS $2k, I don't know that they will still send you $7500, then expect you to pay them the $2000 once you get it. The last time I did the $7500 was on a lease and Ford just took it off the vehicle cost up front and I didn't have to mess with taxes.
There are pleeeeenty of websites out there if you do a google search that talk about the $7500 tax credit an EVs, since it isn't a new thing.
I would expect a year or so of seeing how many Ford gets on the road beyond reservations will determine the aftermarket embracing it.
As to the tax credit, nice thing is it is a credit, you get it regardless of your tax burden. Unlike a deduction, which can only come off your tax burden and may result in you getting much less.
It will come to you with your normal tax refund after you file your 2022 taxes in 2023 (assuming you buy one in February of 2022, you wouldn't see the $7500 until 2023).
Only thing I am not sure of with tax credits, is if you see the $7500 in total if you owe money. Like if you own the IRS $2k, I don't know that they will still send you $7500, then expect you to pay them the $2000 once you get it. The last time I did the $7500 was on a lease and Ford just took it off the vehicle cost up front and I didn't have to mess with taxes.
There are pleeeeenty of websites out there if you do a google search that talk about the $7500 tax credit an EVs, since it isn't a new thing.
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With the hot numbers lined up already, you can bet that many aftermarket companies are looking at exactly what most modders are going to want...grilles and body kits, probably wheels...pretty much anything in demand on an ICE with the exception of drivetrain...and whether or not there'll be ANYTHING in that area is questionable due to the complexity of the system. Things like extended range batteries or tweaks to the motors and ECUs for some increase in performance...man, I just don't know about that.
With the electrical cost of operating estimated to be somewhere around the equivalent of $5 per gallon gas (in a $3 per gallon world), there will likely be a lot of 'snake oil salesmen' type of companies coming out with items that promise lots, but deliver nothing.
And yeah, as others have noted...the tax credit will be subject to a lot of factors...stay tuned on that.
With the electrical cost of operating estimated to be somewhere around the equivalent of $5 per gallon gas (in a $3 per gallon world), there will likely be a lot of 'snake oil salesmen' type of companies coming out with items that promise lots, but deliver nothing.
And yeah, as others have noted...the tax credit will be subject to a lot of factors...stay tuned on that.
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I'd love to see what the Lightning could do to a set. I'm sure the tuning industry will have some offerings after a couple/few years. Maybe the ability to do an electric version of Line-Lock? With the torque being immediately available with electric motors, I bet they could smoke a pair of rears off in a couple of minutes.
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If you just want to spin (rear) tires you can do that on about any stock pickup.
Most F150 accessories will crossover. Ford said so. It's part of their strategy. Tuning meaning lowering, leveling, lifting, sway bars, wheels/tires will be pretty easy to do and while the parts will be necessarily different due to gross weight and independent rear suspension, they will be readily available. Reprogramming the drivetrain controller will probably void your warranty. With OTA updates there is 2 way communication so Ford will know.
Curiously in this thread, I have not seen any objection to independent suspension regarding towing. Why?
Most F150 accessories will crossover. Ford said so. It's part of their strategy. Tuning meaning lowering, leveling, lifting, sway bars, wheels/tires will be pretty easy to do and while the parts will be necessarily different due to gross weight and independent rear suspension, they will be readily available. Reprogramming the drivetrain controller will probably void your warranty. With OTA updates there is 2 way communication so Ford will know.
Curiously in this thread, I have not seen any objection to independent suspension regarding towing. Why?