How often do you charge your Mach E?

[Init2Winit]

I have a 2023 Ford Mach-E Premium standard range battery, RWD, and I’m charging much more often than I thought before I bought this EV, I would say 1-2 times per week on avg. I drive only 6 miles each way to and from work, and I am trying not to charge til I’m down to around 20%, up to 90%, unless I’m going on a trip and I’ll do a full 100%. Anyone else charging more often?

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[cdubs70]

I'm charging like you're charging. But interested to see what others are doing. Watching...

 

[generaltso]

Yes. Don't overthink it. Drive when you want and charge when you want.

 

[MacherAWD]

8 years of EV driving, I charge when I need to. My Leaf I charged to 100% every night (needed for commute), my Bolt I charged once a week, maybe, it was during Pandemic. My Mach-e I charge when I end the day around 40% or lower, and then generally I charge it up for the weekend no matter what state I am in. and I charge to 90% unless I know I am going longer.

 

[ctenidae]

I charge every night to 90% (unless I forget to plug my car in). I'm about 40 miles a day, and I can go most of a week without plugging in at home if I'm very forgetful.

Still, at 12 miles a day you ought to be able to go a couple weeks, unless you've got some energy hog in your procedures- maybe you're using a lot to get the car warmed up in the morning?

 

[RickMachE]

ABC - Always Be Charging.

Set to 90%. Ford recommends keeping the vehicle plugged in to heat / cool the battery as needed.

 

[hybrid2bev]

I go into the office twice a week and charge up to 90% each time. Mostly because it's free and covers all my travels for the entire week. Their gonna make me go to the office then you're paying for my fuel! LOL

Before, back when we were working fully remote I would charge to 80% daily at home.

 

[Susanne76]

I have a Select standard range battery which I purchased in February and I drive around 250-300 miles a week. I charge the car for 2 or 3 hours early in the morning maybe 5 times a week. I don’t use charging schedules or keep it plugged in. I like to keep the car charged between 70-85%

 

[MadManMoon]

I charge every night to 90%. My commute is 21 miles each way, and I can't charge at work, so I arrive to work at ~80% and home at ~70%, unless I have meetings during the day. I also subscribe to the Always Be Charging philosophy.

 

[sgriffin130]

ABC - Always Be Charging.

Set to 90%. Ford recommends keeping the vehicle plugged in to heat / cool the battery as needed.

So, except for when you are driving the car, is it being charged to or sitting at 90% every day or do you schedule the charging times as needed?

 

[A-A-Ron]

I charge every night to90%. My commute is 70-100 miles a day (depends on if I'm swinging by my daughter's school) and occasionally there are events in the evening that can almost double it. I've forgotten to charge (or not completely pushed the cable in) a few times and it's enough to get me through a 2nd day, but I'd prefer not to push it.

 

[RickMachE]

So, except for when you are driving the car, is it being charged to or sitting at 90% every day or do you schedule the charging times as needed?

Our EVs are plugged in at all times when at home. They charge nightly, if needed, to 90%, during off-peak hours. If I drive a mile and end up at 89%, then that night it will top off to 90%.

This is exactly what Ford recommends.

 

[Phil-Springs]

Plugged in most night with an 80% limit and off peak times. If I forget to plug it in , I don’t worry about it until the next day or two.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

Always plugged in when at home and if there's a L1 or L2 charger available when on the road. Charge limit set to 90% and only charge during off-peak times. Charge to 100% when necessary.

 

[dmastro]

I have access to free chargers at work, so I take advantage there and top off whenever I'm at the office. Because of that perk, I try not to charge at home unless SOC dips to around 15% or I know that I'm going to be driving somewhere that I'll need additional range.

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