Any way to tell if my 2021 is an extended range by VIN?

[UN1075]

Probably a stupid question but I bought my 2021 Premium a few weeks ago from a Mazda dealer. The car wasn't advertised as an extended range. I didn't know anything about these cars in that aspect when I bought it. When I got home, I noticed the badges said Mach-E X and I said to my buddy "I wonder what that means".

When I was swapping my insurance over that night, State Farm popped it up as a Premium Extended Range model. I Googled how to tell and it said the X badge is extended range. I got pretty excited about that because the dealer sold it as a standard range.

If I look the VIN up online using a VIN decoder, it shows the better capacity as 70 kWh Capacity. I'm just trying to verify for sure what I have. It's a one previous owner car and I don't suspect they changed the badges but I'm just curious at this point.

Any help would be appreciated!

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[Maquis]

I think this is correct for 2021 models…

 

[TheVirtualTim]

Yes. See the VIN decoder on this post: https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/2021-mach-e-mustang-vin-decoder.651/

 

[dalola]

Great question! I don't know, but I'm sure someone here will....

You also might get an idea from your GOM after a full charge, if you post that.

 

[UN1075]

I think this is correct for 2021 models…

Sweet! Thanks so much for the info.

8th digit is a #7 so it appears extended range is check.

 

[MacherAWD]

Sweet! Thanks so much for the info.

8th digit is a #7 so it appears extended range is check.

Charge to 100%, if SR will show 220 for AWD or 250 RWD, if it's closer to 300 it's ER. Sweet deal you got! Love a clueless dealer!

 

[UN1075]

Charge to 100%, if SR will show 220 for AWD or 250 RWD, if it's closer to 300 it's ER. Sweet deal you got! Love a clueless dealer!

I just did my first 100% charge over night, since I read you should do it at least once a month on an ER. FordPass shows a range of 295 miles so looks like an ER. That's awesome!

 

[MacherAWD]

I just did my first 100% charge over night, since I read you should do it at least once a month on an ER. FordPass shows a range of 295 miles so looks like an ER. That's awesome!

Jackpot! Nice score, that's worth an extra 4-5k buying used I would say.

 

[Wytwolf]

I just did my first 100% charge over night, since I read you should do it at least once a month on an ER. FordPass shows a range of 295 miles so looks like an ER. That's awesome!

The once a month is more for the standard range LFP batteries. It helps with pack calibration so that the % readout will be more accurate. Charging to 100% with extended range NCM batteries is ok every now and then but is less of a requirement for calibration. Basically charge to 100% for the initial charge on a road trip and 90% for day to day.

 

[UN1075]

The once a month is more for the standard range LFP batteries. It helps with pack calibration so that the % readout will be more accurate. Charging to 100% with extended range NCM batteries is ok every now and then but is less of a requirement for calibration. Basically charge to 100% for the initial charge on a road trip and 90% for day to day.

Thanks for the information! I just have mixed them up, I thought it was the NCM battery was the one that needed the monthly 100% charge. I'll make sure to only do it when taking a long drive.

 

[rad1234]

Thanks for the information! I just have mixed them up, I thought it was the NCM battery was the one that needed the monthly 100% charge. I'll make sure to only do it when taking a long drive.

LFP batteries voltage is nearly flat from 80% to 20%. Very difficult to tell state of charge by voltage. Hence, charging to 100% once a week or month, depending on how much you drive. This resets the meters.

NCM voltage drops off at a constant rate. On my ebike, I use the voltage as a very accurate SOC and ignore the "fuel gauge".

 

[teach42]

I've been shopping for a Mach E for the past several weeks and I learned quickly, Extended Range for the Premiums are almost NEVER mentioned in online listings. I found 3 Premiums for sale that were Extended Range without being noted in the listing.

Highly recommend anybody shopping for a Premium to get real familiar with that Vin code.

 

[Montievans]

Same with me I bought second hand 2021 and it has the 4X on it. However I thought the extended had a small frunk but mine doesn’t look small?

 

[MacherAWD]

Same with me I bought second hand 2021 and it has the 4X on it. However I thought the extended had a small frunk but mine doesn’t look small?

Nope, only the newer Mach-es have the small frunk. 4X is AWD and ER, nice!

 

[Fremont Kid]

Based on the coding, looks like 7 = rear wheel drive with only one drive motor.
Can anyone clarify the 'U' 'X' and 'E' designations?, i.e. primary and secondary and 'limited' drive motors?

I'm concluding that these are all AWD but the power differs between the rear vs front motors.
Thanks.

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