How do I charge my electric vehicle at Ford Charge Fast Chargers?

How do I charge my electric vehicle at Ford Charge Fast Chargers?

To use a Ford Charge Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger, identify your connector and pay using the BlueOval Charge Network, a credit/debit card or mobile wallet.

Notes: 

  • Ford Charge DC Fast Chargers are open to all compatible vehicles from all makes, not just Ford electric vehicles (EVs).
  • App-based payment methods are currently unavailable.

Before you plug in your vehicle:

  1. Locate the letter on the front of the charge station that corresponds to the connector you plan to use (A or B).
  2. Select the letter of the connector on the charge station touchscreen.
  3. Insert, tap, or swipe your credit/debit card or mobile wallet on the card reader to activate your payment method.
  4. Wait until the card reader has successfully authorized the transaction.

You can now plug the selected connector into your vehicle to begin charging.

Additional Support

Select from the questions below to learn more about using Ford Charge Fast Chargers:

How do I stop a charge session?

To stop a charge session using the charge station's touchscreen:

  1. Select the connector your vehicle is plugged into to bring up the Charging Session screen.
  2. Tap the red Stop button.

Once the screen indicates that charging has stopped, you can remove the connector from your vehicle.

Can two vehicles use this charger at the same time?

Yes, this charger is capable of charging two vehicles at the same time, each using a separate connector.

Important: When two vehicles use the charger at the same time, power is shared equally between them.

How much does it cost to charge on a Ford Charge Fast Charger?

The price for charging on-site is independently set by each Ford Dealer, not by Ford.

For any feedback on pricing, contact the dealer.

What factors may impact my charging speed?

Fast charging speeds are determined by many factors:

  • Your EV's ability to accept power, including:
    • State of charge
    • Battery temperature
    • Other factors
  • The power limit of the charger.
  • The current limits of the charging cable.

Charging can only occur at the slowest speed based on the above factors. 

How do I determine the charging power of my EV and Ford Charge DC Fast Charger?

Charging power is defined in kilowatts (kW), or 1,000 Watts and is the product of two variables: 

  • EV battery voltage (V).
  • The charging current being provided to your vehicle, measured in Amps (A).

You can determine the charging power your vehicle is receiving by using the following equation: Watts = Volts x Amps

Note: To view your vehicle’s battery voltage while charging, check the charge session details screen on the DC Fast Charger.

Why is my charging speed lower than the charger’s rated speed?

Ford Charge DC Fast Chargers:

  • Come in one of two power output levels: 120 kW or 240 kW.
  • Are equipped with 300 Amp cables.
  • Can split charging power equally between two vehicles at the same time.

Generally, charging speed will fall into the ranges below: 

Vehicle Voltage

Ford Charge

120 kW DC Fast Charger

Ford Charge

240 kW DC Fast Charger

Single Vehicle Power Sharing Single Vehicle Power Sharing
400V Up to 120 kW Up to 60 kW Up to 120 kW Up to 120 kW
800V Up to 120 kW Up to 60 kW Up to 240 kW Up to 120 kW

Notes: 

  • The power level of each Ford Charge DC Fast Charger can be found on the "Getting Started" label on the front of the charger.
  • To view your vehicle’s battery voltage while charging, check the charge session details screen on the DC Fast Charger.

How do I get further assistance?

If you are in need of support while using the Ford Charge Fast Charger, contact the 24-hour Driver Support Line:

Additional Information

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