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Your Questions about EV Range Answered
High speeds have a negative effect on an EV’s range, but heavy-footed acceleration affects it even more. Moderate acceleration helps get more from every charge.
The range of your Ford electric vehicle (EV) indicates how far you can drive before needing to recharge. It is based on the amount of energy currently stored in your vehicle’s battery and your overall energy consumption. Think of the range as the “fuel gauge” for electric vehicles.
You can check your EV range using the Range Display behind your steering wheel. Plus, thanks to the Intelligent Range feature, you can rest easy knowing your vehicle is doing the complex calculations to update your EV range in real-time.
Outside temperatures have an impact. But here’s a trick for EV drivers: “precondition” the vehicle* while plugged in. It uses your home’s energy to pre-heat or pre-cool your vehicle’s interior – not the battery. Easily pre-program your preconditioning times, based on your schedule.
Ford Motor Company’s Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) are tested in extremely cold conditions. However, all-electric vehicles have less energy in cold temperatures compared to warm weather due to battery cell chemistry.
Temperatures below 4°C cause the electrolyte fluid to be sluggish limiting how much power is available to discharge and how fast the vehicle can charge. When temperatures are low, you could see a reduction in range, which is normal.
Can You Tow With an EV? With an F-150® Lightning®, you bet. However, just like with a gas engine, towing will impact range. Because trailers naturally add weight and aerodynamic drag. So, plan ahead. Find public charging locations along your route, right from your touchscreen with Ford Power My Trip.
While you drive, your truck learns. It estimates the range while factoring in the weather, traffic, grade, payload, towing weights and more. If future conditions, such as driving in the mountains or towing your boat are predicted, estimated range is updated and you’re informed.
Actual range varies with conditions such as external elements, driving behaviours, vehicle maintenance, lithium-ion battery age and state of health.
Tips on Maximizing EV Range
Best Practices for the Best Range
From setting a charging schedule for your vehicle to avoiding routes with stop-and-go-traffic, there are a number of easy steps you can take to maximize your EV’s range.
Preconditioning Your Battery
Ensure your EV works smarter, not harder, by pre-heating or pre-cooling your vehicle’s interior and battery before you start your trip.
Available Ford Intelligent Range
Available for all of Ford’s battery-electric vehicles, Intelligent Range can provide fast and easy range estimates to help you better plan your journey.
Ford EV batteries are covered under warranty for 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first, retaining a minimum of 70% of its original capacity over that period.* See your Owner Manual for more details about your specific vehicle.
Plan Your Trip to Reduce Range Anxiety
See how you can easily plan your trip by locating nearby public charging stations in the Blue Oval Charge Network. Ford vehicles will also have access to the Tesla Supercharger network beginning in 2024.
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