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[deleted] t1_jed0rk9 wrote

Reply to comment by Dracoxidos in Ford hikes prices on its F-150 Lightning again, as production resumes after EV battery fire by Shakawakahn

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Dracoxidos t1_jee2j7o wrote

Demand exceeds supply at this point, true. Thus, my final line from the CEO. With the exception of the Lightning, it can be argued that the demand is being artificially inflated. Depending on where you live, only a certain number of EVs shipped to dealers in that area. Consumers see the limited supply, buy what they can quickly, the purchases show demand is high.

As for people buying quickly. Not for new car dealerships in my area. New car dealers' lots are full. If you look at the used lots, that's where sales are being made.

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dinoroo t1_jedw2ag wrote

That was a year and a half ago. They’ve priced too many people out of the market with their greed. If you want a Ford Lightning right now and have $90k, you can have one. I just cancelled my reservation from 5/2021 as did many others.

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[deleted] t1_jeelpsy wrote

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dinoroo t1_jeezeb4 wrote

Oh they have enough trucks for $40k, remember they actually have to add features to sell the other trucks. Those $40k were barebones and battery. They just literally do not want to sell at that price point. They’d rather sell one $90k truck versus four $40k trucks. Doesn’t really make sense to limit the visibility of your brand new model and revenue stream on the streets.

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