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For what primary use do you intend to acquire an electric vehicle (BEV)?

To better guide you on the all-electric models offered by Ford, according to your daily needs, choose for what type of use your next all-electric vehicle (BEV) will serve.

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Personal use

Professional use

Mixed use

Personal Use

The personal use of a vehicle can vary considerably depending on the needs, preferences, and lifestyle of each individual. Here’s a general description of the different ways in which a person might use their personal vehicle:

Daily Transportation

Most people use their vehicle to commute to work, school, or for daily errands. This may include regular commutes, such as going to work and returning home, or transporting children to school.

Travel and Leisure

Personal vehicles are often used for travel, weekend getaways, or vacations. People may use their car to travel to tourist destinations, visit friends or family, go camping, or simply explore new places.

Leisure and Sports Activities

Some use their vehicle to transport specific equipment related to leisure or sports activities, such as carrying bikes for cycling, surfboards for beach trips, or camping gear for outdoor outings.

Shopping and Miscellaneous Transportation

In addition to daily errands, personal vehicles can be used to transport bulky items or to assist others by moving furniture, making deliveries, or providing transportation for various activities.

Comfort and Convenience

Finally, many people simply enjoy the comfort and convenience of owning a personal vehicle. This may include trips to the movies, dining out, or even just going for a leisurely drive to relax.

Everyone has their own lifestyle and uses their personal vehicle differently, which can influence the frequency and variety of uses. Personal vehicles offer great flexibility and cater to a multitude of daily needs, helping to make their owner’s life easier in various ways.

Models for personal use

Professional Use

The professional use of a vehicle varies according to the industry and the specific needs of the business or independent worker. Here’s a general description of the different professional uses of a vehicle:

Business Travel

Vehicles are often used to attend meetings with clients, business partners, or for site visits. This may involve sales representatives, real estate agents, healthcare professionals, maintenance technicians, etc.

Deliveries and Logistics

Delivery companies, courier services, transportation companies, and couriers use vehicles to transport parcels, mail, and goods to different destinations.

Use by Tradespeople and Independent Professionals

Professionals such as plumbers, electricians, carpenters, landscapers, and other tradespeople use their vehicles to transport tools, equipment, and travel to job sites.

Logistic Usage for Businesses

Companies often use vehicles for internal logistic management, such as transporting equipment, materials, and supplies from one site to another.

Catering and Food Service

Catering companies, food delivery services, and meal delivery services use vehicles to transport food, beverages, and equipment needed for events or home deliveries.

Mobile Advertising

Some vehicles are used for advertising purposes, featuring company logos, promotional messages, or graphics representing the business, for increased visibility while on the move.

In all these cases, the professional use of a vehicle often involves specific needs in terms of maintenance, insurance, tracking of kilometers traveled for business purposes, as well as specific regulations depending on the industry and local laws.

Models for PROFESSIONAL use

Mixed Use

The mixed use of a vehicle involves varied usage to meet both the personal and professional needs of its owner. It combines the flexibility of personal transportation with professional requirements. Here’s how it can unfold:

Diverse Daily Commutes

The vehicle is used to commute to work or professional appointments during the day or to transport tools and equipment necessary for a professional activity. It is also used for personal travel outside of working hours.

Shuttle Service or Passenger Transport

Transportation companies for people, such as taxis, ride-sharing services, and private drivers, use vehicles to transport passengers from one point to another.

Flexibility During Weekends and Holidays

On days off, the vehicle serves for personal getaways, family outings, or trips, while potentially being used for urgent professional activities if necessary.

Managing Multiple Needs

Owners of mixed-use vehicles must juggle between personal and professional needs to optimize the use of their vehicle based on the circumstances at hand.

Efficient Resource Utilization

This type of usage allows for maximizing the vehicle’s use by making it available for various needs, contributing to more efficient resource utilization.

In summary, the mixed use of a vehicle offers great versatility by allowing its owner to seamlessly combine personal and professional travels, thereby adapting to the different requirements of daily life and work.

Models for MIXED use

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