New to the EV world…

[Nabco]

Is it just the look of the car or are wanting to dump the world of gasoline?

No, just really like the look of it and have been wanting an EV for awhile, this is the first one i have seen that has the space in the back for our e-bikes

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[Nabco]

I'll add a few items. First, investigate with a reputable electrical company whether your home electrical supply will need to be upgraded. Preferably use a company which has installed EV chargers. Keep all contracts and receipts for #6 below. The Ford Mobile Charger at 240V pulls 32A which means you'll need at least a dedicated 40A circuit breaker. Ensure you have an acceptable location to mount the charger and can park the MME close enough for the 20' cable to reach.
Second, survey this blog site for acronyms , which are plenty. Examples, MME = mustang mach-e, and OTA = over the air (software updates). I include others below.
Third, regarding OTA, be sure your EV can be within WiFi range to receive OTA updates. Also, users can set this and other preferences so they meet your needs and don't disadvantage you. Check with your Ford dealer, check this blog site and see internet articles. Example, I set the OTA to occur beginning at 3:00 a.m. Critical updates can result in the EV being inoperable during download, thus stranding you until the download completes. Granted, this is not often but setting your preferred time is a simple way to manage this risk.
Fourth and fifth, monitor EV range performance (4) during different weather conditions so you know the range, and learn of the chargers(5) where you want to take longer trips. This may mean you join several charging networks. Ford has partnered with Electrify America (EA - acronym) but there are many others. Most require membership/accounts to activate their chargers. You want to ensure your EV has sufficient charge to return home.
Sixth, investigate the tax credits and/or purchase rebates available to you. Purchasing the MME and living in Illinois, the federal $7,500 tax credit, federal $1,000 charger installation, and state $4,000 rebate, are available to me. A Possible $12,500 value. The state rebate has conditions so learn those that apply to you.
Seventh - and last for now: You own enough cars to understand performance features. The MME with extended range (ER) battery - 91kW - weighs 5,000 lbs but I think drives quite smooth and nimble. See if you can test drive to determine if you'll like it. Also, living in Ohio, you may want all wheel drive (AWD). I decided I needed it for snow and ice. I met another MME owner from WI who opted for rear wheel drive (RWD) feeling the weight would help keep the car on the road.

Thanks, this is great info, the plan is to leave it at my house in NC and the additional 40 amp circuit may be a problem, need to check into that for sure.

 

[Nabco]

On a scale of 1 - 10, how much "range anxiety" do you think you have?

My SR AWD Premium gets about 200km (~ 125 mi) at 90% in the winter, and given I see you are in Ohio, we are living in roughly the same climate. Also, as of right now, the Mach-E does not pre-warm the battery prior to DC fast charging, and cold batteries don't like fast charging speeds. So if you road trip in the winter (and the EV definition of "winter" is basically anything below 70F) with a SR pack you may be frustrated. On the plus side, with winter tires it is an excellent car for winter driving.

If that scares the pants off of you, the ER may be the way to go.

Thanks, I plan to keep it at my house in western NC, we do get snow but is usually gone in 24 hours and we don’t see extremely low temps in winter like we might see in OH

 

[AlpaChino]

Oh, and does value matter to you? The Tesla Model Y, for all its faults, is indisputably a better value at present after the most recent price reductions.

Depends on what value you put on:

• Paint quality
• Panel gaps
• Not having an IP behind the steering wheel
• Front end looking like a fish
• Back end blending in with all Teslas
• Bland interior

But to be fair, they have the best charging network right now, no doubt about it.

 

[Nabco]

Another question, my house in NC is in the middle of nowhere but there is a new ChargePoint station about 8 miles away which is good.

Also, there will be times when the car is left down there for maybe 2 or 3 months, researching online it is suggested to disconnect the 12v battery and using a jumper box at the access point on the front bumper and use a jumper box to throw enough power at it to open the doors to get to the 12V to reconnect it. It also said to park it with 50% charge, how much will that 50% drain over a couple months. I’m guessing it will some depending on the ambient temperature.

With my gas cars I put C-Tek maintainers on them and that works great.

 

[bbhaag]

Some evening when you have nothing better to do, pour your beverage of choice and browse this forum. You’ll learn a few things, have a few laughs, and likely come up some specific questions that the more-seasoned members can answer.

This is exactly what I did for several weeks before deciding to pull the trigger on ordering my MME. Not just here either but on other MME forums to help get more than one perspective. Honestly it was the best thing I could have done.

Not only did it make me more confident in my purchase decision but it also helped prepare me for any short comings that the MME has and yes there are many of those. It also helped prepare me for any reliability issues that might arise and yes there are many of those to.

 

[MellowJohnny]

Most cases of range anxiety can be successfully treated with meditation techniques or a mild sedative. An Emergency Room visit should not be necessary.

No pants + winter, in my experience, in certainly a recipe for disaster...

 

[Fremont Kid]

Thanks, this is great info, the plan is to leave it at my house in NC and the additional 40 amp circuit may be a problem, need to check into that for sure.

I think in the future, people who want two EVs will need 300-400A electrical service to their homes. The typical 100-150A service will simply be inadequate. It is important enough, and significant enough, that were I a politician I would support a tax credit for this.

 

[MarkP213]

Another question, my house in NC is in the middle of nowhere but there is a new ChargePoint station about 8 miles away which is good.

Also, there will be times when the car is left down there for maybe 2 or 3 months, researching online it is suggested to disconnect the 12v battery and using a jumper box at the access point on the front bumper and use a jumper box to throw enough power at it to open the doors to get to the 12V to reconnect it. It also said to park it with 50% charge, how much will that 50% drain over a couple months. I’m guessing it will some depending on the ambient temperature.

With my gas cars I put C-Tek maintainers on them and that works great.

Hi Nick, If you are gone for a few months once in a while, I see no reason to disconnect the 12 volt battery. Unless that’s something you’ve always done in your gas cars? I have never had any issues with 12 volt batteries dying or going low after a few month of not running. But that’s just me!

PS: I have a 1930 Model A pickup and a ‘31 AA truck!

 

[Maquis]

I think in the future, people who want two EVs will need 300-400A electrical service to their homes. The typical 100-150A service will simply be inadequate. It is important enough, and significant enough, that were I a politician I would support a tax credit for this.

I’d have to disagree. If both vehicles are driven 300 miles per week (that’s more than average), you need 200 kWh per week (average efficiency of 3.0 M/kWh). That’s about 18 total hours per week charging on a 48A EVSE. That’s easily doable with a 200A service.

 

[HGxxx]

Another question, my house in NC is in the middle of nowhere but there is a new ChargePoint station about 8 miles away which is good.

Also, there will be times when the car is left down there for maybe 2 or 3 months, researching online it is suggested to disconnect the 12v battery and using a jumper box at the access point on the front bumper and use a jumper box to throw enough power at it to open the doors to get to the 12V to reconnect it. It also said to park it with 50% charge, how much will that 50% drain over a couple months. I’m guessing it will some depending on the ambient temperature.

With my gas cars I put C-Tek maintainers on them and that works great.

I think mach e goes into deep sleep mode and some folks here have left their cars for weeks with no major battery loss. I think mach e does not have much of vampire drain

 

[Fremont Kid]

Another question, my house in NC is in the middle of nowhere but there is a new ChargePoint station about 8 miles away which is good.

Also, there will be times when the car is left down there for maybe 2 or 3 months, researching online it is suggested to disconnect the 12v battery and using a jumper box at the access point on the front bumper and use a jumper box to throw enough power at it to open the doors to get to the 12V to reconnect it. It also said to park it with 50% charge, how much will that 50% drain over a couple months. I’m guessing it will some depending on the ambient temperature.

With my gas cars I put C-Tek maintainers on them and that works great.

I’d have to disagree. If both vehicles are driven 300 miles per week (that’s more than average), you need 200 kWh per week (average efficiency of 3.0 M/kWh). That’s about 18 total hours per week charging on a 48A EVSE. That’s easily doable with a 200A service.

I omitted a couple things. Most utilities, at least in our part of the country, have optimal electrical use times for which the lowest rates are charged. Our utility's is 11:00 p.m. to 7 a.m. and the reduced rate is significant. Certainly charging schedules can be set for each EV during these times. I also omitted other heavy electric appliances such as air conditioning, electric ranges/ovens, clothes dryers, etc. Main point is to evaluate ALL current and future electric needs. At one point we had 5 ICE vehicles for us and kids. EV numbers could be similar for families with multiple kids.

You could very well be right. I tend to over prepare. All the best.

 

[heisnuts]

Another question, my house in NC is in the middle of nowhere but there is a new ChargePoint station about 8 miles away which is good.

Also, there will be times when the car is left down there for maybe 2 or 3 months, researching online it is suggested to disconnect the 12v battery and using a jumper box at the access point on the front bumper and use a jumper box to throw enough power at it to open the doors to get to the 12V to reconnect it. It also said to park it with 50% charge, how much will that 50% drain over a couple months. I’m guessing it will some depending on the ambient temperature.

With my gas cars I put C-Tek maintainers on them and that works great.

I believe you can leave the car plugged in with the max charge set at 50% when you are away. That should also ensure that the 12V battery stays charged as well.

 

[Nabco]

Hi Nick, If you are gone for a few months once in a while, I see no reason to disconnect the 12 volt battery. Unless that’s something you’ve always done in your gas cars? I have never had any issues with 12 volt batteries dying or going low after a few month of not running. But that’s just me!

PS: I have a 1930 Model A pickup and a ‘31 AA truck!

Thanks appreciate the response.

yeah, the A’s and the MME are kind of the book ends on technology of Ford

I believe you can leave the car plugged in with the max charge set at 50% when you are away. That should also ensure that the 12V battery stays charged as well.

thanks, getting conflicting recommendations, some say keep it on the charger and others say don’t., will be doing more research.

 

[RickMachE]

Another question, my house in NC is in the middle of nowhere but there is a new ChargePoint station about 8 miles away which is good.

Also, there will be times when the car is left down there for maybe 2 or 3 months, researching online it is suggested to disconnect the 12v battery and using a jumper box at the access point on the front bumper and use a jumper box to throw enough power at it to open the doors to get to the 12V to reconnect it. It also said to park it with 50% charge, how much will that 50% drain over a couple months. I’m guessing it will some depending on the ambient temperature.

With my gas cars I put C-Tek maintainers on them and that works great.

Instead of some say, follow what Ford says. 50% battery and disconnect the 12v battery for 30+ days. owner.ford.com for the manual you can review now.

The ChargePoint in Waynesville is a 62kW charger. So if you go there empty, that's an hour plus of charging. https://www.plugshare.com/location/334163

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