WHAT IS THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
The high voltage battery is a highly sophisticated lithium-ion battery system, used to store electrified energy to power the vehicle.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
 WARNING: This battery pack should only be serviced by an authorized electric vehicle technician. Improper handling can result in personal injury or death. WARNING: Keep your hands and clothing clear of the cooling fan. |
Your vehicle consists of various high-voltage components and wiring. All of the high-voltage power flows through specific wiring assemblies labeled as such or covered with a solid orange convolute, or orange striped tape, or both. Do not come in contact with these components.
PRESERVING YOUR HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
When using the battery at a low state of charge, your vehicle could start disabling accessory features to protect battery life.
If your vehicle reaches a 0% state of charge, recharge your vehicle as soon as possible.
In everyday use it is acceptable to use the full state of charge window, however, there are a few best practices we recommend in order to maintain the health and life of your battery.
Overnight Charging
You can increase the longevity and performance of your high voltage battery by using the charge scheduling and departure and comfort settings on your touchscreen or in the FordPass app.
With Charge Scheduling, you can improve the high voltage battery’s longevity by delaying the start of charging and setting a maximum charging limit. It is recommended to set your preferred charging times to be at least 2-3 hours after your typical plug-in time. This allows the battery to cool before charging begins. Additionally, setting the maximum charge level to 90% for everyday usage reduces strain on the battery.
You can improve driving range and performance by scheduling departure times and cabin comfort levels with the Departure and Comfort feature. This will not only warm or cool the cabin but also condition the battery to ensure the best driving range and performance by the set departure time.
DC Charging
Frequent use of DC charging could result in reducing your battery’s efficiency and lifespan. This is more pronounced on the standard range battery pack versus the extended range battery pack. See What is DC Charging.
Storage Temperature
Storing your vehicle in temperatures between 0°C and 45°C is the most beneficial for the high voltage battery.
At temperatures just above the freezing point or lower, your vehicle should be plugged in to maintain battery performance and maximize driving range.
Storage State of Charge
You can increase the battery life by maintaining the state of charge below 100%. When you park your vehicle for an extended period of 30 days or more, we recommend the battery state of charge be at approximately 50%. Storing your vehicle’s high voltage battery at higher states of charge is less favorable than storing at lower states of charge.
Note: To achieve this state of charge for storage, you can drive your vehicle down to 50% and set a charge limit for your location. See Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences.
RECYCLING AND DISPOSING OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
Please recycle in accordance with local regulations.
For more detailed information, please reference the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Owner’s Manual.