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How do I maintain my Electric Vehicle battery?

Based on your electric Ford model's battery type, you should adjust the maximum charge level to maintain range accuracy and minimize battery deterioration.

Confirming Your Battery Type 

Select an option below to learn more about your vehicle's battery type. 

Mustang Mach-E

  • Standard Range: Locate the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the driver-side door or dashboard near the windshield on an aluminum tab. It will have 17 characters. If the 8th digit is a 4 or 5, it is a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. If there is any other digit or letter, it is a Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) battery.

    Note: Prior to the 2023.5 model year (MY), standard range Mustang Mach-E models used NCM.
     
  • Extended Range: Extended-range vehicles have a NCM battery.

F-150

F-150 Lightning standard and extended-range batteries are Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) battery.

Differences in Ford Electric Battery Types

Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) 

  • LFP batteries are used in the standard range models. 
  • They are known for their robustness, safety, and long cycle life. 
  • They provide excellent thermal stability.
  • They have a lower energy density compared to other types.

Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) 

  • NMC is used in extended and standard range models. 
  • They are favored for their higher energy density.
  • They are known for greater range and performance. 
  • They provide a good balance between power and efficiency.
  • They are a common choice for vehicles that require more energy capacity.

Note: Prior to the 2023.5 model year (MY), standard range Mustang Mach-E models used NCM.

Charging Recommendations 

Ford has different recommendations to help maintain your vehicle depending on where you are charging it. Choose one of the options below to learn more. 

Home Charging Recommendations (Level 1 & 2 AC Charging)

  • Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries
    • Set the maximum charge level to 100%. 
    • Charge to 100% at least once per month to maintain estimated in-vehicle range accuracy for state of charge and distance to empty.

      Important: If not charged to 100% at least once per month, you may experience degraded vehicle performance and a decrease in the accuracy of the vehicle's estimated range.
       
  • Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) batteries
    • Set the maximum charge level to 90% to reduce strain on the battery. 
    • Set the maximum charge level to 100% to provide a full range for long trips.

DC Fast Charging Recommendation (Public/On-the-Road Charging)

Charging your LFP or NCM battery to 80% minimizes your time charging and reduces battery capacity degradation.

Charging rates will slow between 80-100%, and this can affect the long-term health of the battery.

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