Mustang Mach-E GT Battery Tear Down Video

[kstype]

Hello all,

I know this is not the same battery as they use in the Lightning but I’m sure the architecture and process is almost identical between the two. Video is very good as all the videos from Professor Kelly, just wanted to share:



Provides some great insight into the detailed procedures required to service these packs safely.

Enjoy!

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[MickeyAO]

Hello all,

I know this is not the same battery as they use in the Lightning but I’m sure the architecture and process is almost identical between the two. Video is very good as all the videos from Professor Kelly, just wanted to share:



Provides some great insight into the detailed procedures required to service these packs safely.

Enjoy!

Having taken apart both the Mach E and the Lightning battery, the only similarity is they are in a pack structure that contains modules. Processes and procedures are completely different, including how to lift the modules out.

When it comes to how the modules are assembled, nothing is similar (the Lightning has a very innovative approach to welding the tabs that make it impossible to replace a cell or even to have enough of the tab left to test the individual cell).

I really prefer the Lightnings cooling plate with flow lines over the Mach E plinko design.

 

[kstype]

Having taken apart both the Mach E and the Lightning battery, the only similarity is they are in a pack structure that contains modules. Processes and procedures are completely different, including how to lift the modules out.

When it comes to how the modules are assembled, nothing is similar (the Lightning has a very innovative approach to welding the tabs that make it impossible to replace a cell or even to have enough of the tab left to test the individual cell).

I really prefer the Lightnings cooling plate with flow lines over the Mach E plinko design.

Thanks for correcting my assumption! Hopefully we can see him or someone else work on the Lightning pack soon.

 

[MickeyAO]

Thanks for correcting my assumption! Hopefully we can see him or someone else work on the Lightning pack soon.

You can check out Monro, but they have a habit of not showing their work...they will start with dropping the pack, maybe showing the cover off, and quickly cutting to the disassembled module.

 

[AZT9]

You can check out Monro, but they have a habit of not showing their work...they will start with dropping the pack, maybe showing the cover off, and quickly cutting to the disassembled module.

Speaking of batteries, any trinkets you can disclose about said cells being tested?

 

[sotek2345]

Having taken apart both the Mach E and the Lightning battery, the only similarity is they are in a pack structure that contains modules. Processes and procedures are completely different, including how to lift the modules out.

When it comes to how the modules are assembled, nothing is similar (the Lightning has a very innovative approach to welding the tabs that make it impossible to replace a cell or even to have enough of the tab left to test the individual cell).

I really prefer the Lightnings cooling plate with flow lines over the Mach E plinko design.

Make sense. The thermal management in my Lighting is WAY better than my wife's Mach-e GT.

 

[boggle]

Munro did a teardown of its pack and modules. As others have mentioned, they're not nearly as thorough as say WeberAuto but it's better than nothing.

 

[MickeyAO]

Speaking of batteries, any trinkets you can disclose about said cells being tested?

Already put some out there in other threads
I'm concerned about the resistance below 20% actual SOC, and don't let the cells sit at 55C. Search the threads for more specifics.

 

[MickeyAO]

Munro did a teardown of its pack and modules. As others have mentioned, they're not nearly as thorough as say WeberAuto but it's better than nothing.

I will say that after watching his videos, I knew we were taking the top cover off wrong. Our top cover was bent all to hell on the first module. After watching, we found a better way so the top cover looked like theirs did.

But it would have been nice to see some video of cutting off the busbars and how little tab material you have left after doing it.

 

[kstype]

You can check out Monro, but they have a habit of not showing their work...they will start with dropping the pack, maybe showing the cover off, and quickly cutting to the disassembled module.

Yes - I like Munro but this guy really goes in-depth since he is teaching it at a college.

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