How to Handle Charge Limits?

[ahava3233]

So, I love my Mach E, but there is one thing that annoys me. My experience with the charging limit controls in the app ("Charge Times") is not so great.

I charge using "public" (free/semi-private network) chargers at my home apartment complex typically, but half the time I charge away from home, either at other Level 2 chargers or with level 3 DCFC.

The chargers at my home apartment complex are underground, so the GPS tracking for "charge times" doesn't work well.

I also think charge times is absurd, considering most of my driving is not commuting (and therefore very variable, but typically on the shorter end of things), and the public chargers at my apartment complex aren't always available and I need to take them when I can get them.

My old 2021 Hyundai Ioniq (great car but that range...ick) made managing this really simple on the other hand. There was no GPS tracking or scheduling involved, you just went into the main computer inside the car, and noted...charge to 80/90% max, and it HONORED that request every time where-ever you were at any time. In fact, the Ioniq even allowed for separate settings for DC charging and AC (L1/L2) charging.

Anyone know if there is any way to emulate that behavior in the Mach E? The extra location/time logic in the app makes this difficult.

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[generaltso]

Anyone know if there is any way to emulate that behavior in the Mach E? The extra location/time logic in the app makes this difficult.

There is not. But a default charge percentage is a frequent request, so we can hope that Ford adds it at some point.

 

[Mach-Lee]

You situation is exactly why this should have been a feature since day 1. Not all charging locations have GPS signals available.

We need global charge settings last year Ford. Consider the "No GPS in my apartment basement" scenario.

 

[JohnFoxeSheets]

You situation is exactly why this should have been a feature since day 1. Not all charging locations have GPS signals available.

We need global charge settings last year Ford. Consider the "No GPS in my apartment basement" scenario.

Agreed. @Ford Motor Company please also consider the "Never been to this charger before" scenario.

While you're at it, it would really be great if you could set the maximum amperage that the car will pull while charging. Though it would likely be used less often, if someone is using the mobile charger on a 240 V circuit that can't support the 32A that the mobile charger draws, they could lower the max current draw to not trip the circuit breaker. Currently the only alternative you give customers in this situation is to purchase a mobile charger with programmable max current.

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