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How do I set a Target Charge for my electric vehicle?

You can set a Target Charge in the FordPass®* App or on your in-vehicle touchscreen. This limits the charge level and can help preserve the health of your EV's battery.

For information on the Ford-recommended charge levels for your all-electric vehicle, see Electric Vehicle Battery Maintenance.

Important: 

  • A Target Charge can be set for all locations using the Universal Target Charge slider for the 2025 Mustang Mach-E and 2025 F-150 Lightning.
  • Target Charge levels can be set by location on 2024 and later model year Ford EVs.

Setting a Target Charge in FordPass

Select from the dropdowns below to learn how to set a Target Charge in FordPass.

Universal Target Charge in FordPass

  1. Open FordPass and select Energy.

  2. Move the slider icon to set your Target Charge level. The charge level is measured in percentages.

    FordPass Energy screen with a red box around the Universal Target Charge slider.

Your Target Charge is now set and applies to all chargers and locations.

Target Charge by Location in FordPass

  1. Open FordPass and select Energy.
  2. Tap Target Charge.
  3. Select one of the following:
    • The + (plus) icon.
    • The Create Target Charge button if you have not created any Target Charges yet.

  4. Enter a name for the location.

    Note: The location name should be unique to make it easier to identify if you need to make changes later.

  5. Tap Location.
  6. Select an address from the list of your previously used AC chargers, and go back to the Add Target Charge screen.
  7. Move the slider icon to set your Target Charge Level. The charge level is measured in percentages.
  8. Tap Save.

Your location-based Target Charge is now saved. 

Setting a Target Charge using the In-Vehicle Touchscreen

Select from the dropdowns below to learn more about setting a Target Charge on the in-vehicle touchscreen.

Universal Target Charge with the In-Vehicle Touchscreen

  1. Press the Home icon at the top left of the in-vehicle touchscreen.
  2. Select Charge Settings.

  3. Press and drag the Target charge slider. The Target charge level is measured in percentages.

    SYNC 4A Target Charge Slider in Charge Settings

Target Charge by Location with the In-Vehicle Touchscreen

  1. Press the Home icon at the top left of the screen.
  2. Select Charging.
  3. Press the pencil icon next to Charging Locations.
  4. Tap + Add New Location or select any of the locations you have set up already. 
  5. Press the pencil icon next to the Charging Location.
  6. Move the Max Charge Level slider to set your Target Charge.
  7. Tap Next.
  8. Select Next again to save your edits.

Additional Information 

How do I edit or delete my Preferred Charge Times?
How do I create a Preferred Charge Time?

* FordPass® App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available through a download. Message and data rates may apply.