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Public Charging

BENEFITS OF PUBLIC CHARGING

Public charging solutions provide EV owners with charging solutions away from the home, delivering benefits such as:

  • The reassurance that their EV isn’t far from a recharging point
  • The ability to charge the vehicle over a long period of time when available or a short period of time when needed
  • An opportunity to select charge points near a destination for optimum convenience
  • The assurance of belonging to the BlueOval Charge Network, with access to over 26,000 locations with 84,000 plugs (and growing) with a single login on the FordPass App(1)
  • The possibility of being able to charge for free(1)

PUBLIC CHARGING OPTIONS

There are three primary public charging options available to Ford EV owners. The charging speed for each depends upon:

  • The voltage of the source
  • The amperage (amps) the charge cord can carry
  • The capacity (size) of the battery receiving the charge

240-Volt Charging Station

 

Connection

Charge Speed

Recommend Usage

Provides Level 2 charging with SAE J1772 Connector

5 –20 miles of range per hour depending on kW (when vehicle state of charge is between 10%–80% full)(2)

Plug-In Hybrid: Can fully charge in 1 to 2 hours.

All-Electric: Adequate charging solution for an all-electric vehicle without a fully depleted battery. Provides about two-thirds of a charge in an 8-hour charge session.

DC Fast-Charge Station

 

Connection

Charge Speed

Recommend Usage

Provides Level 3 charging with CCS/SAE Connector

Adds 30–60 miles of range in 10 minutes with a 100+ kW DC charger(2)

NOTE: This method charges the battery to about 80% before slowing down to protect the battery

Plug-In Hybrid: Not recommended

All-Electric: Preferred charging solution for road trips.

A Deeper Look at 120-Volt, 240-Volt, and DC Fast Charging

Fundamentally, it is the capacity of the onboard charging component within the vehicle that determines its maximum charging speed. This can differ from vehicle to vehicle.

Source = Residential Outlet: 120 volts (Level 1) or 240 volts (Level 2)

When charging with an AC source, the vehicle must use its onboard charger to convert the power to DC so it can be stored in the battery. The capability of the onboard charger to make the conversion determines how fast the vehicle can charge

Source = DC Fast Charger: 480 volts and higher

When charging with a DC charging station, the electricity arrives at the vehicle already in DC form and can be sent directly to the vehicle’s battery at a much higher rate, bypassing the vehicle’s onboard charger

  • DC charging stations cost significantly more than AC power stations, draw more power, place a greater demand on the electrical grid and are only suited for properly equipped locations
  • DC Fast-Charge stations are not available for installation at residences
  • May also be referred to as DC Fast Charge (DCFC), DC High Powered Charge or DC Ultrafast Charge

How to Locate Public Charging Stations

Ford provides EV owners with a wide variety of tools to help locate public charging stations and available plugs at those stations.

Blueoval charge network

BlueOval Charge Network is a network of networks that allows Ford EV owners to easily access over 26,000 charging stations and over 84,000 plugs (and growing) across the country using a single login. It’s the largest public charging network in North America offered by automotive manufacturers.

BlueOval Charge Network is part of the Connected Services suite. Connected Services are cloud-based and allow customers greater flexibility to decide the services they wish to use. Customers can also use the FordPass App to access the BlueOval Charge Network.

If your EV owners have questions about registering for the BlueOval Charge Network, you can direct them to the customer FAQs section of Ford.com.

EV Owner Benefits:

  • Pay-as-you-go charging using the FordPass App across a single, unified network. This means there is no need to set up separate apps with prepaid accounts — just choose a charger within our network
  • 250 kWh of complimentary charging at Electrify America stations
  • Effortless Plug & Charge capability at select Electrify America DC Fast Charging Stations
  • Click on the thumbnail image to watch a video on joining the BlueOval Charge Network, and remember to use the customer's information (not dealership credentials)

Blueoval electrify america membership

Ford EV owners can enhance the BlueOval Charge Network experience by opening a BlueOval Electrify America annual membership.

The blueoval electrify america charge membership includes the following benefits:

  • Pay-as-you-go discount rates when members charge at Electrify America charge stations — 25% lower than standard rates
  • Ability to Plug & Charge at the discounted rates at Electrify America stations without using a card or mobile device — just plug in, charge up and go

Membership Details:

  • The introductory membership fee is $50 for one year of discounted access to Electrify America charge stations
  • Non-members can charge at Electrify America stations at the full rate
  • Sign up on Ford.com (go to My Account) or find details about the membership here
  • BlueOval Electrify America Membership is part of the Connected Services suite

In-vehicle charge station Search

Using the SYNC touchscreen in the vehicle, EV drivers can conveniently search for nearby public charge stations by tapping the Navigation button. The system will display the nearest public charging stations in the BlueOval Charge Network..

FordPass App Capabilities

Drivers can use the FordPass App for many public charging-related conveniences, including:

  • Find chargers nearby
  • Access the BlueOval Charge Network, which offers more than 84,000 plugs at public charging stations around the country
  • See the price and power level capabilities of the chargers
  • Check availability of charging plugs — click on the "Public ChargingStations in FordPass" thumbnail image for a Helpful Video
  • Distance-to-Empty alerts
  • Pay for charging through the app
  • Plug & Charge for hassle-free charging (Subscription owner’s FordPass account is billed automatically. Where available.)
  • Plan a road trip with "Power My Trip" — click on the "Exploring FordPass App EV Features" thumbnail image for a Helpful Video

Estimating Public Charging Costs

Typically, the faster a public charging station can charge an EV, the more expensive the service. Prices are set by the station owner. EV customers can expect a wide range of services and prices:

  • Some Level 2 public charging stations offer free charging
  • 240-volt public charging stations sell EV charging per minute, per quarter hour or hourly
  • Costs for DC Fast Charging can vary greatly. Consult the FordPass App for pricing details

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