Uncle Paul
Well-Known Member
With the way Tesla is so quickly advancing technology in their Model Y, it has a good chance to be a far advanced car by the time the Machi gets released. Already Ford has quarantined their initial production for some unspecified "quality issue"
If you never intend to take your new EV for longer road trips, the Supercharger network will not factor into your decision, but if you will need to charge away from your home, it could also make your decision for you.
With the way Biden is talking, by the time you could take delivery of your Machi the EV Federal incentives might just be reinstated. Having Tesla building the car in the USA might also help it regain it's tax credits. Hard to justify paying credits to a foreign company, instead of supporting their local workforce.
Biggest issue for many, is that the Machi is Fords first volume produced EV. Nobody knows yet what type of mechanical/electrical issues that may surface after they get some on the road...no car is perfect, expecially first year ones.
You are asking for advice on a Tesla forum, so take advice here with a grain of salt.
If you never intend to take your new EV for longer road trips, the Supercharger network will not factor into your decision, but if you will need to charge away from your home, it could also make your decision for you.
With the way Biden is talking, by the time you could take delivery of your Machi the EV Federal incentives might just be reinstated. Having Tesla building the car in the USA might also help it regain it's tax credits. Hard to justify paying credits to a foreign company, instead of supporting their local workforce.
Biggest issue for many, is that the Machi is Fords first volume produced EV. Nobody knows yet what type of mechanical/electrical issues that may surface after they get some on the road...no car is perfect, expecially first year ones.
You are asking for advice on a Tesla forum, so take advice here with a grain of salt.