Precondition your Mustang Mach-E

[Av8tor]

I have not received my Mach-e yet, but added my VIN to the FordPass app and noticed a news article about preconditioning. I think Ford is trying to clear up the lack of information in the user manual.

Precondition your Mustang Mach-E

Your Mustang Mach-E was tested in extremely cold conditions. However, all-electric vehicles have less energy in cold temperatures compared to warm due to battery cell chemistry. While you might not experience extreme cold, even temperatures below 40°F can cause the electrolyte fluid to be sluggish, limiting how much power is available to discharge and how fast the vehicle can charge.

To help maximize range in winter, follow these pro tips:

1. Park in a garage wherever possible
2. Keep your vehicle plugged in when possible
3. Precondition your vehicle by scheduling departure times to warm the cabin and the battery while plugged-in (using the FordPass™ App or the SYNC® 4A touchscreen)
4. Use the heated seats and steering wheel as primary heat to reduce energy consumed by HVAC
5. When charging, turn off the heater — especially when using Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC)
6. If snow covered, brush all the snow off your vehicle before driving to eliminate extra weight and drag
7. Keep driving speeds moderate as high speeds use more energy
8. Make sure your tires are at the proper pressure

Driving habits will be learned by your car over time.

By manually resetting EV driving history, your vehicle will erase all driving behaviors and revert to summer conditions to recalculate projected range, which will be significantly higher than actual range available in cold weather. Intelligent Range will begin to adjust to reflect winter conditions and owner actions, so initial remaining range may drop more quickly than actual miles driven as the newly learned driving conditions are factored in. To reset driver history: click on the vehicle icon in the top left corner of the center touchscreen > Select Settings > Select Vehicle > Select EV Driving History Reset.​

From 2021 user manual

Preconditioning Your Vehicle​

You can precondition your vehicle by using departure and comfort settings to warm or cool your cabin and the high voltage battery when your vehicle is plugged in. By using energy from your charging source prior to your departure, battery temperature can be managed for best driving performance and less energy will be needed for heating or cooling of the cabin at the start of your drive. This helps maximize your driving range.​

• See Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences (page 174).
  • Note: You can also access departure and comfort settings using the FordPass App.
  • Note: Lower cabin temperature settings on the climate control system results in better trip range.

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From 2022 user manual

MAXIMIZING YOUR DRIVING RANGE​

Driving in Cold Weather​

Keep your vehicle charged before heading out into cold weather. Use the heated seats and steering wheel for comfort along with moderate cabin temperature and fan settings to reduce energy needed for climate control.​

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Preconditioning Your Vehicle​

You can precondition your vehicle by using departure and comfort settings to warm or cool your cabin and the high voltage battery when your vehicle is plugged in. By using energy from your charging source prior to your departure, battery temperature can be managed for best driving performance and less energy will be needed for heating or cooling of the cabin at the start of your drive. This helps maximize your driving range.​

• See Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences (page 174).
• Note: You can also access departure and comfort settings using the FordPass App.
• Note: Lower cabin temperature settings on the climate control system results in better trip range.

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DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER​

Pack a small supply kit with a 12 V jump box, blanket, snow scraper and gloves during winter. We recommend winter tires with sufficient tread depth for traction. Clear snow and ice from the roof, hood, all windows and mirrors. Remove piled up snow or ice from the wipers and washer nozzles. Allow time for windows to defrost and interior controls to warm up before driving.​

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Preconditioning Your Vehicle​

You can precondition your vehicle to warm or cool your cabin and the high voltage battery when your vehicle is plugged in. You can charge your vehicle to the targeted level and also make sure your vehicle is at a comfortable temperature for the occupants.​

• Note: You can precondition your vehicle prior to your departure using the FordPass App. Keep your vehicle fully charged before heading out into cold weather.
• Note: In extreme climates you could experience reduced drive ranges or performance due to heating of the battery and cabin to the preferred temperature.
• Note: Using seat heaters is more efficient for warming occupants than using the heat from the climate control.
• Note: Lower cabin temperature settings on the climate control system results in better trip range.

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[hybrid2bev]

I have not received my Mach-e yet, but added my VIN to the FordPass app and noticed a news article about preconditioning. I think Ford is trying to clear up the lack of information in the user manual.

Precondition your Mustang Mach-E

Your Mustang Mach-E was tested in extremely cold conditions. However, all-electric vehicles have less energy in cold temperatures compared to warm due to battery cell chemistry. While you might not experience extreme cold, even temperatures below 40°F can cause the electrolyte fluid to be sluggish, limiting how much power is available to discharge and how fast the vehicle can charge.

To help maximize range in winter, follow these pro tips:

1. Park in a garage wherever possible
2. Keep your vehicle plugged in when possible
3. Precondition your vehicle by scheduling departure times to warm the cabin and the battery while plugged-in (using the FordPass™ App or the SYNC® 4A touchscreen)
4. Use the heated seats and steering wheel as primary heat to reduce energy consumed by HVAC
5. When charging, turn off the heater — especially when using Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC)
6. If snow covered, brush all the snow off your vehicle before driving to eliminate extra weight and drag
7. Keep driving speeds moderate as high speeds use more energy
8. Make sure your tires are at the proper pressure

Driving habits will be learned by your car over time.

By manually resetting EV driving history, your vehicle will erase all driving behaviors and revert to summer conditions to recalculate projected range, which will be significantly higher than actual range available in cold weather. Intelligent Range will begin to adjust to reflect winter conditions and owner actions, so initial remaining range may drop more quickly than actual miles driven as the newly learned driving conditions are factored in. To reset driver history: click on the vehicle icon in the top left corner of the center touchscreen > Select Settings > Select Vehicle > Select EV Driving History Reset.​

From 2021 user manual

Preconditioning Your Vehicle​

You can precondition your vehicle by using departure and comfort settings to warm or cool your cabin and the high voltage battery when your vehicle is plugged in. By using energy from your charging source prior to your departure, battery temperature can be managed for best driving performance and less energy will be needed for heating or cooling of the cabin at the start of your drive. This helps maximize your driving range.​

• See Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences (page 174).
  • Note: You can also access departure and comfort settings using the FordPass App.
  • Note: Lower cabin temperature settings on the climate control system results in better trip range.

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