How do I maintain my electric vehicle battery?

• Standard Range: Locate the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the driver-side door or dashboard near the windshield on an aluminum tab. It will have 17 characters. If the 8th digit is a 4 or 5, it is a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery. If there is any other digit or letter, it is a Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) battery.
  
  Note: Prior to the 2023.5 model year (MY), standard range Mustang Mach-E^® models used NCM.
   
• Extended Range: Extended-range vehicles have an NCM battery.

F-150^® Lightning^® standard and extended-range batteries are Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) batteries.

Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) 

• LFP batteries are used in the standard range models.
• They are known for their robustness, safety, and long cycle life.
• They provide excellent thermal stability.
• They have a lower energy density compared to other types.

Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM)

• NCM is used in extended and standard range models.
• They are favored for their higher energy density.
• They are known for greater range and performance.
• They provide a good balance between power and efficiency.
• They are a common choice for vehicles that require more energy capacity.

Note: Prior to the 2023.5 model year (MY), standard range Mustang Mach-E models used NCM.

• Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries
  • Set the maximum charge level to 100%.
  • Charge to 100% at least once per month to maintain estimated in-vehicle range accuracy for state of charge and distance to empty.
    
    Important: If not charged to 100% at least once per month, you may experience degraded vehicle performance and a decrease in the accuracy of the vehicle's estimated range.
     
• Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) batteries
  • Set the maximum charge level to 90% to reduce strain on the battery.
  • Set the maximum charge level to 100% to provide a full range for long trips.