Your electric vehicle battery can last longer than you think. Ford says its electric vehicle batteries retain more than 90% health on average after 100,000 miles. Here we give you some tips to keep yours healthy.
The Mustang Mach-E went on sale in late 2020 as Ford’s first all-electric crossover SUV designed from the ground up.
Since the launch of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E, Ford has been collecting data from more than 36,000 vehicles that have traveled two billion miles across the United States and Canada.
According to Ford, the Mach-E’s battery has retained an average of 92% of its health over the past five years.
Across its line of electric vehicles, including the F-150 Lightning and E-Transit, Ford said its battery packs maintain more than 90% health on average after 100,000 miles. The key number to watch out for is spread, as 95% of vehicles have between 87% and 97% health.
Of 2021 model year EV owners, Ford said, more than 2,000 have crossed 100,000 miles on their original battery with an average health of more than 91%, while more than 30 have crossed the 200,000-mile mark with an average health of 88%.
Ford is using real-world data to help owners take good care of their electric vehicles, no matter how much they know about batteries and other electric vehicle technologies.
It is also applying lessons learned from the development of the Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform, which will underpin its next-generation electric vehicles, starting with the Fantom van next year.
How to Maintain Long-Term EV Battery Health
Ford offered some simple, everyday tips to help owners maintain long-term battery health. For one thing, if possible, charge at home at Level 2 for commuting or driving and save DC fast charging for longer trips.
It also helps to avoid charging in extreme temperatures, if possible. Preconditioning the battery can help bring it into the optimal temperature range, while parking in the shade on hot summer days can also help prevent long-term battery degradation.
Last but not least, you can use the Ford app to find charge level recommendations designed specifically for your vehicle and battery system.
The 2021 Mustang Mach-E uses an NCM battery, but some newer Ford batteries use a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry, which is recommended to be charged to 100% from time to time.
Ford has introduced new features to the Ford app to help owners maintain the health of their vehicle’s specific battery and will continue to use the data to improve the experience as it introduces its next-generation electric vehicles.
Ford will open pre-orders for the Fathom, a mid-size electric pickup truck and the first UEV-based model, starting at $28,350 in early 2027.
Meanwhile, the 2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E is now on sale starting at $39,995. The 2027 Mach-E eliminates the standard range battery offered on the 2026 model and now comes standard with the larger 88 kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of up to 320 miles (RWD).
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