Published date: November 7, 2022
The Ford Mach-E takes the popular Mustang model and transforms it into an electric superstar, making it the core of Ford’s electrification mission along with the Ford Lightning. Charging the Ford Mach-E has specific nuances, which we outline below.
One of the first things you’ll want to consider when purchasing an EV is the vehicle’s battery. Powering the motor, the battery is what ultimately gets you where you need to go. So what are the battery capabilities of the Ford Mach-E?
Range: the range of an EV is the distance it can travel on a single charge.
Voltage: The Ford Mach-E uses a 400-volt battery architecture. For some Level 3 chargers, especially those that are 350kW, this may mean the vehicle cannot charge as quickly as the charger is capable of given the charger requires very high voltage.
Composition: the Ford Mach-E battery is made up of lithium-ion battery cells with nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) cathode. In the 88kWh Ford Mach-E, there are 376 cells in the battery.
Charging time is ultimately dependent upon the type of charger used. There are three types of EV chargers - level 1, level 2, and level 3. Level 1 chargers come with your electric vehicle and plug into the typical 120-volt outlet. Level 2 chargers, on the other hand, plug into 240-volt outlets and require installation. They ultimately add up to 30 miles of range per hour of charge when compared to level 1 chargers. Level 3 chargers (also known as DC fast chargers) can charge the average EV in as little as 30 minutes. However, Level 3 chargers are mainly built for public use - they require an enormous amount of available electricity in the grid, considerable investment in grid infrastructure, and are impractical for home use.
Here are rough charge times for the Ford Mach-E on each of the aforementioned charger types from 20% - 80% charge.
Much like charging times, the cost to charge the Ford Mach-E will have to consider a few factors. Rates will vary for home charging based on utility and location. Charging at some public stations is free. Although, more often than not, public chargers will come at a cost with a surcharge or premium placed on electric rates.
That being said, on average, the Ford Mach E will cost $9.00 for a full charge at home. In states like California, Florida, New York, or Ohio charging your car at a public fast-charging location would cost you $32.25 and in states like Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Kentucky, and Georgia - $24.00. Charing your car at home only will save you on average $1,300 a year.
The Mach-E comes with access to Ford’s Blue Oval application which plans trips, and also gives 250 kWh of complimentary charging on Electrify America chargers. Blue Oval is a network of networks, which has a map showing over 75,000 chargers in North America.
If you want the comfort of waking up every morning with a full battery of your EV - consider getting a Level 2 charger for your home.
The Ford Mach-E’s onboard charger can accept 11 kW, which is a nice Level 2 setup on a 240V outlet with a 48A charger. However, this is a slightly more expensive and complicated installation that requires hardwired installation. You can also install a 40A charger with 9.4kW that can be plugged into the NEMA14-50 outlet, and easily removed or replaced.
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