Your Ford EV requires significantly less maintenance than traditional gas-powered vehicles, with savings of more than 49 percent in scheduled maintenance costs over five years. Folsom Lake Ford provides comprehensive care for Ford electric vehicles with our team of EV-certified technicians. We’re laying out how to properly care for your EV.
Ford EV Battery Care Best Practices
The battery is the most important component of any electric vehicle, so you want to take a few extra steps to help extend its life.
Optimize Your Charging Habits
For daily use, maintain your battery between 20 and 80 percent charge. Only charge to 100 percent for long road trips. Regularly charging to full or letting the charge drop too low can both strain the battery, shortening its lifespan.
Use Preferred Charge Times
The Preferred Charge Times feature on Ford vehicles lets you set charging times based on your daily schedule. You can automatically set your vehicle to charge during off-peak hours to save on charging costs, as well as setting a limit of 80 percent when charging.
Avoid Extended Storage at Full Charge
If parking your Ford EV for 30 days or more, maintain approximately 50 percent state of charge for best battery health.
Simplified EV Maintenance Schedule
We recommend these intervals for your EV service:
- Every 10,000 miles: Ford EV-certified dealerships perform multi-point inspections, including brake pad inspection, tire rotation, and cooling system checks. Your Ford EV eliminates oil changes entirely due to electric motors requiring no engine oil.
- Every 40,000 miles: Replace cabin air filter to maintain air quality and system efficiency.
- Every 200,000 miles: Change battery coolant to ensure optimal thermal management system performance.
Trust Your Ford EV Care to Folsom Lake Ford
Ready to experience the simplified maintenance benefits of Ford electric vehicles? Contact Folsom Lake Ford to schedule your EV service appointment or learn more about our comprehensive Ford electric vehicle care programs.
