How do I precondition my battery for DC Fast Charging?

Your Ford electric vehicle (EV) is equipped with En-Route Preconditioning. Your EV relies on Connected Navigation, Google Maps EV Routing for Android Auto, or Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay to know when you are navigating to a direct current (DC) fast charger. Your vehicle will automatically cool or warm its battery to ensure charging performance when you arrive.

Important: En-Route Preconditioning for Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay is currently only available on the 2026 model year (MY) Mustang Mach-E.

How do I turn on En-Route Preconditioning?

En-Route Preconditioning is enabled when you:

  • Choose a DC fast charger from the list of nearby chargers using one of the following:
    • Connected Navigation
    • Google Maps EV Routing
  • Plan a route that includes a DC fast charging stop, using one of the following:
    • Connected Navigation
    • Google Maps EV Routing
    • Apple Maps EV Routing 

What if my En-Route Preconditioning is not working?

En-Route Preconditioning will not work if you:

  • Manually select a charge station with Apple Maps EV Routing.
  • Do not have a Connected Navigation Subscription.
  • Have a predicted battery level on arrival that is less than 5%.
  • Are predicted to have less than 10 miles of range remaining at arrival.

Note: En-Route Preconditioning uses excess heating or cooling capacity not used in the cabin. 

  • Since your comfort takes priority, the capacity available for preconditioning may be limited in extremely hot or cold temperatures.
  • Reducing the use of your cabin heating or cooling as you approach a fast charger can increase the capacity available for En-Route Preconditioning.

Additional Information

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What is DC Fast Charging?

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