Mach-E Charging 101 - The basics of charging your EV!

If you are new to the Mach-E and EVs, here are the basics that you need to know about how to charge it up! We just cover some essentials in this video including the different types of charging, how long it takes, and keeping track of your charging costs.

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[RIpumas]

Thanks for this video, very informative as I just purchased a mach e and the Ford dealer did not provide all this knowledge

[MysticalMastodon]

Just wanted to clear one thing up: level 2 charging will charge about 20-25 miles per hour. In an 8-hour span (work), if you have long range like 230+, 8 hours will not get you a full charge. You’ll have more than enough, but now a full charge.

One thing to remember about EV charging is that it’s not as good as you heard but not as bad as you heard. It doesn’t slot in perfectly where gas fueling exists. You will have to find your reliable charging stations and the best time to go at the charging speeds you like. You’ll learn which apps show accurate information about available chargers and will no doubt have at least 4 EV charging apps on your phone. It is “a lot” of work at first compared to just driving to any gas station, assuming the price is right, but once make it past the first few weeks to a month, it’s quite nice to be paying less for fuel. I have a few free chargers in my area and they let you charge for up to two hours. If you have these, take advantage of them when you can.

One last thing: DC fast charging is a premium and is priced as such. You’re not really supposed to fast charge every time. I would argue that DC fast charging is the emergency option. While level 1 charging is slow, over 10+ hours you’re at home until you leave for work, you should recoup about 40-75 miles, which could very well be more than your daily commute.

Also, exercise proper etiquette when charging. Don’t be that person trying to get to 100% charge on a public charger with a line of cars waiting on you. That final 20% of charge will take longer than getting from 10% to 80%. Always get the charge you need to make it to your next, longer, slower charge.

[ericcottrell]

Great basic video. I wish there was a way to export the Fordpass charging logs to a spreadsheet. I have to do it manually. One of the advantages of EVs over ICE is the "fuel" level is more graduated. Making note of the %SOC after the charge and again before the next charge, I can easily calculate how many miles per kW I get.

[kenyattaclay]

I’m not sure what kind of phone you have but in Apple Maps when you plug in a route it will also automatically add the charging stops and what the expected battery percentage would be as well as how busy it is at that time. I haven’t used it yet but I did put in a few routs just to see how it would work.

[MargaretKoelmel-bk]

Thank you for your video. We just bought a Mach e and are learning as we go and your video is very empowering and educational.

[EELinneman]

Today, I learned some new things! Great video as always.

[QALibrary]

A video that most people need to watch - thank you for making and sharing it

[cleanlightpd]

I don’t have maps in the FordPass app as you show in 6:01, was that removed? I’ve got mine about 2mo ago and never saw it in the app

[joweb]

Thanks! Maybe next time show people how to set the charge time to save money on electricity. I charge only between 8pm and 6am and it is free.

[headyhere]

How would you filter out what charging stations to go to instead of default ones?

[juliet]

As always I find your videos and information you share helpful! You mentioned how to view all you charging sessions but not how to find it, would love to no more about this?

[reesemccarthy]

Small thing but could show swapping the plug ends on the mobile charger. Otherwise can't wait for 201 - Fast charging demo and discussions of charge curves.

[gericockwell]

Will the Ford navigation system route you to a Tesla Supercharger once they are allowed to charge there next year?

[newenglandscrambler]

Great video. Very helpful and informative. Thank you.

[jenniferfisher]

I have just purchased my new Mach e and will be getting it soon…my 1st EV vehicle. Another video I watched mentioned only charging to 80% and that the car should be preheated before charging…is this accurate? I live in a cold climate. Can you please make a video about how to have it only charge to 80% or a how to charge step-by-step and details that need to be known? Like if your teaching grandma how charge a EV vehicle for the 1st time😂

[arnoldmachtinger]

You didn’t discuss pressing the unlock button for dc fast charging as well as setting up charging limits! Otherwise good intro.

[waxmanvids]

probably dumb question, but could you unplug your electric dryer and use that outlet if your laundry room is right next to the garage?

[tecbrain]

You need to make a video about how to close the frunk. Something complicated.

[Antiorganizer]

3 miles per hour charging actually works for a lot of people. A 12 hour charge would give you 36 miles. Many can do 2 local errands per day with that.
As for DC charging, it is very disappointing how electricity costs nearly as much as gas. I think this is really hurting the EV industry very badly.
The government needs to start charging a carbon tax and use those fund to develop, enhance, foster, the EV progress.