Is the Mobile Power cord worth the $500 they are now charging?

[Roy2001]

Not with the Ford Mobile Charger it won't, at least based on everything I have read and experienced.

I guess the truck uses some power to cool down the battery pack

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[BennyTheBeaver]

If you can only charge 11pm-6am and drive a lot, 48A makes more sense, or probably 80A.

No arguement there.

However, I already have a 14-50 plug outside my garage waiting. Fir the extra 8A I don't think it's worth the installation costs to get 48amps hooked up.

 

[Maquis]

I can tell you the truck charge settings are terrible and unintuitive. You have to save a location specifically and set a charge limit for that location.

Which you have to do regardless of which EVSE you use.

 

[RickLightning]

I guess the truck uses some power to cool down the battery pack

Which has nothing to do with how many kWh the mobile charger delivers.

 

[RickLightning]

I'm using a 14-50 outlet so 40amp max, I would rather 40amp than a lower amp. I think someone mentioned it's roughly a 25% speed increase over the 30amp. Speed at home is a little bit if a bigger deal as my truck, at times, is only parked at home from 11pm-6am. Should still be fine most days...but I have the amperage and would prefer to maximize it.

40/30 - 1 = 33% increase...

No arguement there.

However, I already have a 14-50 plug outside my garage waiting. Fir the extra 8A I don't think it's worth the installation costs to get 48amps hooked up.

48/40 - 1 = 20% increase.

 

[BennyTheBeaver]

40/30 - 1 = 33% increase...



48/40 - 1 = 20% increase.

30amp doesn't really exist, I meant to type 32amp. Which is 25%.

 

[RickLightning]

30amp doesn't really exist, I meant to type 32amp. Which is 25%.

True, except that some say the Mobile Charger only does 30.

 

[PungoteagueDave]

40/30 - 1 = 33% increase...



48/40 - 1 = 20% increase.

It isn't linear like that. Going from 30 amp to 40 amp provides a 50% increase in charging speed through the charger.

 

[BennyTheBeaver]

It isn't linear like that. Going from 30 amp to 40 amp provides a 50% increase in charging speed through the charger.

What's your estimate on 40A to 48A?

 

[Maquis]

True, except that some say the Mobile Charger only does 30.

Correct. No one who’s actually measured has reported more than 30 and maybe a couple tenths….

 

[RickLightning]

It isn't linear like that. Going from 30 amp to 40 amp provides a 50% increase in charging speed through the charger.

News to me.

When I charge with my JuiceBox charger set to 48amps, I get around 11.25kW. When I set it to 32amps, it's normal level, I get 7.56kW. 11.25/7.56 -1 = 48.9% more. 48/32 - 1 = 50% more.

 

[Wsh68]

Costco has a few, plus you would double the warranty if you use your Costco visa and if you don’t like it, you can return it locally. https://www.costco.com/axfast-32amp-level-2-electric-vehicle-charger.product.100540393.html

 

[Maxx]

I got it free with my Pro so it’s fine, but I wouldn’t pay $500 for it. Go on Amazon or eBay and order a mobile 40amp charger for a few hundred and enjoy faster charge times for less money.

I agree. I did not select it and was planning to order one online as you suggested but then I thought logically price protection for my 23 should cover it since the whole point of it is for Ford to cover the damage they caused by not giving me the trim I wanted on the first round (forget about missing out on full tax credit). So I called Ford and asked what is the deal? The rep said it will be complimentary with my Pro. I was feeling good about it until he said all trims will have it included. So now I am not sure if he knew what he was talking about and if I will get it or not. Even if they send it, I am not sure if dealer will try to take it or charge me for it since it is not a part of the order. I need a mobile charger at delivery to use for weekends and now not sure if I should order one.

Anyone knows how to check what is included for a specific VIN when it is shipped?

You have to save a location specifically and set a charge limit for that location.

Can you schedule that so charge limits for Thursdays are different than other weekdays?

 

[monsterlag]

I agree. I did not select it and was planning to order one online as you suggested but then I thought logically price protection for my 23 should cover it since the whole point of it is for Ford to cover the damage they caused by not giving me the trim I wanted on the first round (forget about missing out on full tax credit). So I called Ford and asked what is the deal? The rep said it will be complimentary with my Pro. I was feeling good about it until he said all trims will have it included. So now I am not sure if he knew what he was talking about and if I will get it or not. Even if they send it, I am not sure if dealer will try to take it or charge me for it since it is not a part of the order. I need a mobile charger at delivery to use for weekends and now not sure if I should order one.

Anyone knows how to check what is included for a specific VIN when it is shipped?



Can you schedule that so charge limits for Thursdays are different than other weekdays?

Nope. You get weekdays or Weekends.

 

[Maxx]

Nope. You get weekdays or Weekends.

That sucks especially if weekend is Saturday and Sunday. I assume most people want higher limits before their weekend and some have four day work week (three day weekend). Can you at least tell it what is a weekend? Like Thursday and Friday? or Thursday through Sunday?

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