Charging your Mach-E at Home! Tips on charging equipment and charging best practices!

Setting up home charging for your Mach-E or other electric vehicle can be a little tricky, but once you have it done, charging becomes super easy. We cover the basics of getting a circuit installed, picking a charger, and tips for charging. Check below for our recommended chargers and if you have any questions, just add a comment and I'll get back to you!
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[@EELinneman]

Keep in mind the load on the circuit has to be derated to 80% of capacity, so a 50 amp circuit supports a 40 amp setting on the charger. Also, do not skimp on the outlet. The cheaper ones are not designed or built to carry that much load for that long. Another great video from the best in the field. Thank you Liv and Patrick.

[@nissan_skyline]

What does it mean if you have a 2 pole 40 amp breaker switch? What is the actual amperage?

[@PettitPlaysGolf]

Another great video, very much appreciated from someone who has admired the Mach-E for 2 years now and finally about to buy a house and a Mach-E! Can’t wait

[@Yanquetino]

Yay! You got your Mach-E back! This post will prove informative for EV neophytes! As for me… heh… I've been charging my EVs for a dozen year now, from both 120V and 240V outlets, dedicated EVSEs, and mobile connectors at RV parks, the homes of family and friends, etc. Easy-peasy!

[@tonymanasseri6385]

Great video, easy communication, thanks

[@freakyflockfarm871]

I installed the Emporia charger (using a plug in) and installed their panel monitoring. I love it since we are on a demand load billing - the charger will adjust what it supplies to the car based on what the main panel is using - so we don’t go over a 10kw demand at any time even if the hot tub is heating.

[@Glockcoma1]

Great info on extended storage battery settings . My new 23 GT will sit during winter months. I was issued a factory Ford charger. Works perfect. Running a quality Bryant outlet.

[@PeaceChanel]

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[@dmunro9076]

The typical exterior or garage 120v outlet is a NEMA 5-15 (15A peak and 12A continuous). If the outlet is fed with a 20A breaker using 12-2 wire the outlet can be changed to a NEMA 5-20 (20A peak and 16A continuous), and then with the correct plug adapter the EV can charge at 15 or 16amp/120v which provides a nice boost in charging at very little cost. 12-2 wire will also support a breaker change from 15A to 20A. Additionally if the 12-2 wire outlet has a dedicated breaker (no other loads on that circuit) it might be possible to change the breaker to a 20amp 240v and the outlet to a NEMA 6-20, which will allow charging at 240v at up to 16amps. This is often the cheapest way to get L2 charging at home. I did both of these mods in my garage for very little money and I have NEMA 5-20 and 6-20 outlets available.

[@jeremygaal9946]

Love my Emporia. I got frustrated waiting for my CSP from Ford, so i bought one and have loved it

[@mrdsn189]

Thank you!

[@johnridenour1345]

Love your channel, also check with your electrical provider. #MIN will offer a EV charger rebate.

[@lancastergerard]

Someone should make this video. ‘Get set up for 60 amp breaker, wired for 50 so you can go hardwired and charge at 48 amps instead of being limited to 40 plugged’. You’re future proofing

[@Torey3D]

FYI. I had to get my circuit box upgraded and has the charger that I bought offline for $500 installed all in it was $2,000, but now it's hardwired directly into my circuit box with its own dedicated circuit=peace of mind Casteel was the company

[@Billy.80]

You can do a 48A EVSE on a 60A outlet (NEMA14-60) per NEC 625.44 (A) (3) and hardwired goes up to an 80A EVSE on a 100A circuit (such as the Ford Charge Station Pro). You could have done something like the Emporia with load management. It uses a couple current sensors that get installed on the line side of your main breaker and monitor your overall load in real time. Light load and the EVSE can run up to 48A, turn on everything in your house and the output can drop all the way down to 6A. The Ford mobile EVSE is made by Webasto, who also makes identical EVSE for other manufacturers, such as VW, that are cheaper.

[@Rich_Juricich]

I've found the level 2 (240 volt) mobile charging cable that comes with the Mach E works fine for my in home use. I don't drive a lot every day, so no need for anything more elaborate. The Ford Pass software works fine for scheduling and monitoring charge levels. I am interested in learning more about connecting my charging unit to a home solar power system. Is it necessary to get a battery to make that work, or just charge during the day?

[@daphenom]

Hi, thanks for this video. I'm curious, have you checked your HV Battery State of Health with an OBD scanner? I checked my 19 month MME and it's at 94.5 State of health. Just curious if anyone else has had this kind of degradation in less than 2 yrs.

[@thomaswilson2917]

You might consider not putting in an outlet as some chargers are hardwired and no outlet is needed. Also if you put in a outlet new codes require a ground fault breaker. Another thing to consider. Your car now has a CCS connector and all new vehicles from Ford will be using the Tesla plug. There are chargers that have both.. Built in CVS adapters for present vehicles and a Tesla plug for new vehicles.

[@jacksondaniels8169]

Ok, I’m in San Diego as well and new to the EV vehicle community. Picking up our ME CA RT1 tomorrow. My question is, can these chargers be mounted outside near the panel? Lots of questions for an experienced EV owner. Offer you a Coffee(s) for your knowledge exchange. Thanks.

[@MachE_VLOG]

Yep, most chargers can be installed outdoors. Just check to make sure it is NEMA 4 rated in the description or manual. I would still try to keep it out of direct sunlight and a lot of rain if you can.

[@jaydub49]

I'm curious why you did not recommend using an existing 240 V dryer outlet ? I had to get a plug adapter to use with my included Ford charger for my 2023 machE, but it has been working perfectly, I actually contacted an electrician first and he said that is a safe option if that's the way you want to go, saves me $$$$ too

[@lancastergerard]

He did

[@robmancebo2937]

we are having a ChargePoint home flex installed for $1200

[@leediddy9566]

Thinking about purchasing my 1st Ever vehicle..the Mach E…I have a new home and the garage is pre wired for EV usage..do you recommend the level 2 home charger from Ford..it’s listed at $799 ..or would u recommend one by a 3rd party..?

[@MachE_VLOG]

No need to go with Ford and it is pricey. I like the Emporia charger mentioned in the video and it is the one I have permanently installed.

[@leediddy9566]

@@MachE_VLOG ok thanks..I will look this one up…

[@travlcub]

I had 3 estimates and the average was $3K. Fuse panel to garage 1000 feet. So using level 1 it’s surface also WFH

[@lancastergerard]

100 ft?

[@rizocars6115]

so you recommend the plug over hardwired? thats crazy,

[@MachE_VLOG]

Nope. I said we use a plug but hardwired is better for most people. We review chargers and I don't want to rewire for every EVSE we review.

[@shaunmac3397]

Is it ok to charge to 100% with the level 2 charger that comes with the Mach E? Thanks in advance

[@MachE_VLOG]

Depends on your car. On extended range Mach-Es, it is better to only charge to 90% on a daily basis. It is OK to occasionally charger to 100% the night before a road trip. On standard range Mach-Es, the same thing applies unless it was built after min-2023. They have a different battery type called LFP. For those, you can charge to 100% anytime you want and you are encouraged to charge to 100% at least once per month.

[@rejeanfelton2059]

Mach-e support 48 amps. That is what I've bee using for the last three years!

[@geetsippy8234]

Which charger you are using?

[@rejeanfelton2059]

@@geetsippy8234 Technove charger. 240V 48 amps.

[@RonBme]

Attention when it comes to ev chargers anything 40amps and higher please hard wire the the charger reason for this is because the charger will cause the plug to get hot and melt causing fire

[@geetsippy8234]

Does ford charging station pro works for mustang mach e?

[@MachE_VLOG]

Yes, but you want get any faster charging than 11.5 kW. The Lightning can get 19.2 kW using the Charge Station Pro.,

[@geetsippy8234]

@@MachE_VLOG since it gives 80 amps , does it needs same as 48 amps charger ? Or any other electrical difference ?

[@patrick7228]

The battery degradation discussion that keeps happening is funny to me considering the average person keeps a car 6-8 years. I feel like this is going to be an issue for used car buyers but not new.

[@lookatbronman4315]

Anyone having a problem with the Mach e not stopping on the set charge amount? Instead mine just goes to 100 even though it is set to 80

[@johnridenour1345]

How are you able to preset it?

[@lookatbronman4315]

Why does ford recommend 90 when every other ev is 80 max charge ?

[@lancastergerard]

Manufacturer built in buffers vary. Smaller buffer, charge lower %.