Ford is working with its dealer council on changes to its electric vehicle certification program in response to arguments from state associations that it's unfair and breaks franchise laws, according to the brand's council chairman.
The changes would include narrowing the differences between the program's two tiers, one of which limits EV sales in exchange for a reduced investment in charging equipment.
Tim Hovik, who leads the Ford National Dealer Council, said in an interview this month that the two sides are entering the NADA Show on the cusp of altering three major aspects of the program, which has drawn rebukes from dozens of U.S. state dealer associations and prompted legal action even as two-thirds of Ford's retail network agreed to adhere to the standards.