2024 DC Fast Charging Speed Limited to 120kW at EA?

[Kev12345]

This would be a great opportunity for @Ford Motor Company to actually answer a question. Sneaking this in an FAQ is exactly NOT the way to communicate to customers.

@Ford Motor Company is preoccupied with karaoke

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[RickLightning]

@Ford Motor Company is preoccupied with karaoke

Most ridiculous "upgrade" since the vehicle came out. What a waste of resources.

 

[VAF84]

The best I've seen on my 2024 lightning XLT is 175kW at a Tesla charger.

They updated the FAQ it seems. It says 15-80% in 38 minutes which is faster than what was previously listed via the way back machine.


https://web.archive.org/web/2024022...ightning-charging-frequently-asked-questions/

I think there have been changes via over the air updates. I swear my mi/kWh have improved without changing anything, and my charging has been faster. The fastest I've seen is with Tesla chargers at 186kW. It will hold it for 5 to 6 minutes before dropping back. It's consistent at all Tesla chargers I've used including the new V4's.

 

[mrhalverson]

2024 Lariat ER. Confirmed 183kW peak at Tesla charger with A2Z adapter. Stayed above 175kW for at least 8min. Was mid 50s temp outside.

35% to 77% in 23min. 58kWh added. Average 151kW charge rate. Pretty good for a 400V battery!

I have not been able to get above 120kW at any other chargers. Blink, EA, EV Connect, etc.

 

[jamelski]

Not sure who where why people think 2024 cant charge over 120 KW

2024 lariat EA charger since I go out of my way to not use trashla chargers. 185 KW at dispenser for 9 mins and 177KW at truck in 105 weather then Dropped to 130-140 for 20 min charge and got 50 KW on 20 mins quick charge.

 

[RickLightning]

Not sure who where why people think 2024 cant charge over 120 KW

2024 lariat EA charger since I go out of my way to not use trashla chargers. 185 KW at dispenser for 9 mins and 177KW at truck in 105 weather then Dropped to 130-140 for 20 min charge and got 50 KW on 20 mins quick charge.

See first post.

 

[mrhalverson]

Based on some of the posts here I was slightly worried they changed something in the 2024s. Doesn't appear to be the case for DCFC.

Of course the onboard level 2 is now capped at 48A, but that's plenty. Saves some money on the install and no 80A FOMO.

 

[jamelski]

See first post.

still don’t get it. Nothing in that page says anything about DCFC

 

[TaxmanHog]

still don’t get it. Nothing in that page says anything about DCFC

Electrify America 350KW cabinets are were the target of this Ford restriction, I don't have one of those nearby to confirm, and couldn't anyway since I'm driving a 2022.

Were you at a 350KW site???

 

[TaxmanHog]

I used a 350KW EA in Lee, Mass last July, I peaked at 178KW

 

[jamelski]

Electrify America 350KW cabinets are the target of this Ford restriction, I don't have one of those nearby to confirm, and couldn't anyway since I'm driving a 2022.

Were you at a 350KW site???

Yes, 350 kW dispenser work just fine in California in Lemoore

 

[Maquis]

I used a 350KW EA in Lee, Mass last July, I peaked at 178KW

I’ve seen as high as 183 on an EA 350.

 

[RickLightning]

I think back when I started this thread, Ford incorrectly updated the website, then later caught the issue (perhaps because of this thread), and removed the erroneous information.

 

[TaxmanHog]

I think back when I started this thread, Ford incorrectly updated the website, then later caught the issue (perhaps because of this thread), and removed the erroneous information.

Do you want to close the thread or leave it open / visible ?

Thinking it'll just have more folks arguing back forth as to what a 2024 Lightning can actually charge on an EA 350KW system.

 

[luebri]

Do you want to close the thread or leave it open / visible ?

Thinking it'll just have more folks arguing back forth as to what a 2024 Lightning can actually change on a EA 350KW system.

I saw some X posts about this stating the 2024's are capable of higher amperage DCFC. I think 450A, is limit on 2022, 2023 if I remember seeing that correctly?

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