Optimizing Battery Use During Winter?

[srspring551]

Often (in cold weather) the Lightning will actually show an alert that recommends keeping the truck "plugged in" overnight. If you plan on setting a departure time or "remote" start, that should precondition cabin & battery.
As slightly different twist - In an interview, a Ford exec said that just keeping it plugged in overnight keeps battery temp above 0°C?
SOC interview:
Does the truck actually "pull" enough energy for that from any EVSE, without a departure set?

He also states that the "resting" battery loses about 1° (assume C) per hour. I would imagine that depends on size of battery and actual environmental temp (and wind) but it would be interesting to see graphs of that.

I have not noticed if the cabin air recirc is activated automatically in cold weather, as he says.

Also, does the grill aperture always close itself in cold weather, when you park and vehicle off?

Truth? BS?

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[Ishkatan]

Not that I know of, but there is one side of the building I haven't been on. I will look around next time and see.

Also look for utility sheds near by. I found outlets in back of buildings and where they store golf carts used for property management.

Also, suggest to the facility that they install some L2 chargers, hopefully at reasonable rates.

 

[NCevGuyF150]

I feel the same way, I would charge to 100% when you’re making that trip. Maybe slow down to 65 mph. That may give you an extra few miles.

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