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This is a wiki for Mustang Mach E users of the UK public charging network. It contains pricing information about various networks, but with a focus on the ones where your FordPass charging card will give you access and the rates for this with comparisons to other payment methods.
Also included is information to support those planning road trips and wanting to make use of the Mach E’s 115/150kW charging capabilities at sites offering ultra fast charging (as these networks are more limited in number, I will try and keep these updated even for networks outside the FordPass network, as this will hopefully be useful to people!).
The public charging network is expanding rapidly, with regular changes to pricing and new companies/networks. So please do leave a comment or DM me if you spot anything that needs updating on this main page, which I will keep updating.
This is for general guidance only, and I’d recommend using the FordPass app, ZapMap, and checking on the actual charger, to confirm the price of a charge before commencing! Some charging networks have a variety of prices with pay as you go prices (eg using your contactless bank card), connection fees, and membership prices, which can differ from the rate offered by the FordPass app. Listed below are all the charging prices, but not detailed information on the prices and benefits of taking out particular memberships or subscriptions. You will need to do your own calculations to see if it’s worth taking out any of these, depending on your likely use of particular networks.
For questions about charging capabilities, time to charge on different connectors etc, I would recommend the EV database for the Mustang Mach E (they have a page for each available version): https://ev-database.uk/car/1242/Ford-Mustang-Mach-E-SR-RWD
Ultra fast charging (150kW+)
This section is for DC ultra fast charging, which is defined as 150kW and above. Remember standard range Mach Es can charge up to 115kW, and extended range up to 150kW. Standard range Mach Es (as well as all cars with CCS) can still use these, but you will max out at 115kW. You will use the CCS connected to plug into the Mach E, which will always come attached to the charging unit.
Be aware that all EVs have their own distinct charging curve, which means they ramp up to the maximum charging speed then ramp down, so you won’t get the maximum charge rate all the time. State of the battery (eg is it warm or cold, and charge level) and the power supply to the charge can also impact speed. The Mach E will throttle down to 11kW above 80% SOC (state of charge).
If you come across any other accessible via FordPass networks offering ultra fast chargers then DM me or comment in the thread.
Ford Pass networks:
Non-Ford Pass HPC networks (100kW+)
Below is information about networks offering ultra rapid charging 150kW and higher rapid charging above 100kW (as there are so many networks now offering rapid charge at 50kW you will be better looking at ZapMap for these chargers).
Ecotricity: PAYG 30p/kWh
Old 50kW chargers are still common at motorway service stations, but are now being upgraded following a partnership with Gridserve (they will all be replaced by September with new Gridserve charge points). You'll be lucky to find an old unit that actually works for the MME - I'm struggling to find any reports of drivers managing to charge on them, so don't rely on using one!
Gridserve: PAYG 30p/kWh
Have recently bought the 'Electric Highway' (formerly Ecotricity) and are replacing the old 50kW chargers with 120kW units. You can see the upgraded units on this crowd-sourced map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1otTlinrsR3oWlKaGIiXX8YorukkiS38V&ll=53.14333849875817,-1.0988785197224082&z=6
Also available at their Braintree electric forecourt (350kW and 100kW chargers available) with other sites planned. The new services at Rugby (M6) which has a hub of 12 350kW chargers, and more hubs like this are planned.
Instavolt: PAYG 45p/kWh (from 1st Dec)
Perhaps the easiest rapid charge network to use (debate in the thread). Many 50kW units on offer, but increasingly installing 100kw points as well (eg Banbury off the M6)
Swarco E.Connect: PAYG 39p/kWh
These banks of 150kW chargers are being installed at Motor Fuels Group (MFG) fuel stations. A good example (particularly for road trips) is at the BP garage at J27 of the M6.
Fastned: PAYG 39p/kWh
A few sites in the Newcastle/Sunderland area 150kW and 350kW chargers. 50kW unites at a few other sites mostly in the North East as well.
Rapid chargers - 50kW
Shell, Osprey and BP Pulse also have large numbers of 50kW rapid chargers, which are in the FordPass network. Prices are the same as the 150kW units (I’ll keep an eye for any changes here). The costs for the 50kW units on those networks are as follows:
Type 2 charging - 11kW and under
These are the slower type 2 chargers available in the FordPass network. You'll most likely use your type 2 public charging cable to use these. There are many other networks with a variety of payment methods. If you come across any other accessible via FordPass networks offering slower chargers then DM me or comment in the thread.
*Following tariff changes announced by BP pulse at the start of June, it's not clear yet if there are changes coming to the rates offered via FordPass, so please do double check before charging.
Also included is information to support those planning road trips and wanting to make use of the Mach E’s 115/150kW charging capabilities at sites offering ultra fast charging (as these networks are more limited in number, I will try and keep these updated even for networks outside the FordPass network, as this will hopefully be useful to people!).
The public charging network is expanding rapidly, with regular changes to pricing and new companies/networks. So please do leave a comment or DM me if you spot anything that needs updating on this main page, which I will keep updating.
This is for general guidance only, and I’d recommend using the FordPass app, ZapMap, and checking on the actual charger, to confirm the price of a charge before commencing! Some charging networks have a variety of prices with pay as you go prices (eg using your contactless bank card), connection fees, and membership prices, which can differ from the rate offered by the FordPass app. Listed below are all the charging prices, but not detailed information on the prices and benefits of taking out particular memberships or subscriptions. You will need to do your own calculations to see if it’s worth taking out any of these, depending on your likely use of particular networks.
For questions about charging capabilities, time to charge on different connectors etc, I would recommend the EV database for the Mustang Mach E (they have a page for each available version): https://ev-database.uk/car/1242/Ford-Mustang-Mach-E-SR-RWD
Ultra fast charging (150kW+)
This section is for DC ultra fast charging, which is defined as 150kW and above. Remember standard range Mach Es can charge up to 115kW, and extended range up to 150kW. Standard range Mach Es (as well as all cars with CCS) can still use these, but you will max out at 115kW. You will use the CCS connected to plug into the Mach E, which will always come attached to the charging unit.
Be aware that all EVs have their own distinct charging curve, which means they ramp up to the maximum charging speed then ramp down, so you won’t get the maximum charge rate all the time. State of the battery (eg is it warm or cold, and charge level) and the power supply to the charge can also impact speed. The Mach E will throttle down to 11kW above 80% SOC (state of charge).
If you come across any other accessible via FordPass networks offering ultra fast chargers then DM me or comment in the thread.
Ford Pass networks:
- Shell Recharge: FordPass 45p/kWh, PAYG 45p/kWh (49p/kWh for 150kW sites)
- BP Pulse: FordPass 29p/kWh*, PAYG 42p/kWh, membership 27p/kWh
- IONITY: FordPass 30p/kWh, PAYG 69p/kWh
- Osprey: FordPass 42p/kWh, PAYG 36p/kWh
Non-Ford Pass HPC networks (100kW+)
Below is information about networks offering ultra rapid charging 150kW and higher rapid charging above 100kW (as there are so many networks now offering rapid charge at 50kW you will be better looking at ZapMap for these chargers).
Ecotricity: PAYG 30p/kWh
Old 50kW chargers are still common at motorway service stations, but are now being upgraded following a partnership with Gridserve (they will all be replaced by September with new Gridserve charge points). You'll be lucky to find an old unit that actually works for the MME - I'm struggling to find any reports of drivers managing to charge on them, so don't rely on using one!
Gridserve: PAYG 30p/kWh
Have recently bought the 'Electric Highway' (formerly Ecotricity) and are replacing the old 50kW chargers with 120kW units. You can see the upgraded units on this crowd-sourced map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1otTlinrsR3oWlKaGIiXX8YorukkiS38V&ll=53.14333849875817,-1.0988785197224082&z=6
Also available at their Braintree electric forecourt (350kW and 100kW chargers available) with other sites planned. The new services at Rugby (M6) which has a hub of 12 350kW chargers, and more hubs like this are planned.
Instavolt: PAYG 45p/kWh (from 1st Dec)
Perhaps the easiest rapid charge network to use (debate in the thread). Many 50kW units on offer, but increasingly installing 100kw points as well (eg Banbury off the M6)
Swarco E.Connect: PAYG 39p/kWh
These banks of 150kW chargers are being installed at Motor Fuels Group (MFG) fuel stations. A good example (particularly for road trips) is at the BP garage at J27 of the M6.
Fastned: PAYG 39p/kWh
A few sites in the Newcastle/Sunderland area 150kW and 350kW chargers. 50kW unites at a few other sites mostly in the North East as well.
Rapid chargers - 50kW
Shell, Osprey and BP Pulse also have large numbers of 50kW rapid chargers, which are in the FordPass network. Prices are the same as the 150kW units (I’ll keep an eye for any changes here). The costs for the 50kW units on those networks are as follows:
- Shell Recharge: FordPass 45p/kWh, PAYG 41p/kWh
- BP Pulse: FordPass 21p/kWh*, PAYG 35p/kWh, membership 23p/kWh
- Osprey: FordPass 42p/kWh, PAYG 36p/kWh
Type 2 charging - 11kW and under
These are the slower type 2 chargers available in the FordPass network. You'll most likely use your type 2 public charging cable to use these. There are many other networks with a variety of payment methods. If you come across any other accessible via FordPass networks offering slower chargers then DM me or comment in the thread.
- Char.gy: FordPass 32p/kWh, PAYG 33p/kWh, memberships avaialable
- BP Pulse: FordPass 15p/kWh*, PAYG 26p/kWh, membership 16p/kWh (increasing from 1st December 2021)
*Following tariff changes announced by BP pulse at the start of June, it's not clear yet if there are changes coming to the rates offered via FordPass, so please do double check before charging.
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