How do I set Preferred Charge Times for my Ford electric vehicle?

You can set up your Preferred Charge Times through the FordPass app®* or your in-vehicle touchscreen. 

Setting up Preferred Charge Times allows you to:

  • Avoid peak hour pricing from your home energy provider.
  • Set times during the day that you would like your vehicle to charge.
  • Ensure that your electric vehicle (EV) does not charge as soon as it is plugged in.

Important: Preferred Charge Times can only apply to previously used alternating current (AC) chargers.

Setting Preferred Charge Times 

Select from the dropdowns below to set your Preferred Charge Times.

FordPass

  1. Ensure you have set a target charge.
  2. Open FordPass and select Energy.
  3. Select Preferred Charge Times.
  4. Choose a location from your list of saved locations.
  5. Select the + (plus) icon.
  6. Tap Select Time next to "Starts" and "Ends" to choose a start and end time.
  7. Select the Repeat button. You can choose either:
    • Weekdays
    • Weekends
  8. Tap Save and return to the Charge Time screen.

Your Preferred Charge Time is now set.

In-Vehicle Charge Settings

  1. Tap the vehicle icon or home/apps button, depending on your version of SYNC 4A.
  2. Tap Charging/Charge Settings.
  3. Select Charging Locations.
  4. Select a location from the list of recently visited chargers or create a new location.
  5. Choose when the charge time applies.
    • Weekend
    • Weekday 
  6. Select a Charge Window. You can have up to two charge windows per location.

  7. Tap and drag the time slider.

    Charging Location on SYNC 4A with a red box surrounding the time slider
  8. Tap Next.
  9. Review your preferences.
  10. Tap Save.

The system will send you back to the Charging/Charge Settings screen. Your new Preferred Charge Time and location will be listed on the charge locations screen.

Note: Preferred Charge Times cannot overlap with preexisting times. If you try to set a Preferred Charge Time that overlaps, you will receive an error and will be unable to save.

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Additional Information 

How do I edit or delete my preferred charge times?

*FordPass® app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available through a download. Message and data rates may apply.