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?

Select from the dropdown below to learn more.

General En-route Preconditioning Tips

En-Route Preconditioning will not be enabled under the following conditions:

  • You have a predicted battery level on arrival that is less than 5%.
  • You 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.

Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay

Your vehicle will not precondition its battery if you manually select and navigate to a charger. It will only enable En-Route Precondition when Apple Maps EV routing determines that a charger is needed.

Connected Navigation

You will not be able to navigate without an active Connected Navigation Subscription.

Note: This does not apply to vehicles with Connected Built-in Navigation.

Additional Information

What are some cold-weather driving tips for battery electric vehicles?
What is DC Fast Charging?

*Effectiveness of cabin preconditioning may be reduced by extreme outside temperatures.

**Equipped vehicles require modem activation and a Connected Navigation service plan. Package pricing, features, included plans, and term lengths vary by model. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit or prevent functionality.

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Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.