Why Doesn’t Ford Lock the EVSE Plug Like Rivian?

[Smokewagun]

Just thinking as I disconnected my Lightning from the charger at work so a fellow worker could charge a Rivian…. Why does the Rivian lock to the EVSE (8.5kW) plug to the vehicle, yet anyone can simply press the button on the plug if plugged into my Lightning, and run with the cord to their vehicle? Why no security?
I never checked, but is it the same with the fast chargers? I know we just press the center of the glowing ring next to the plug, and BINGO. It unlatches. Is the just because I have the key in my pocket, or is this a Ford Design fubar?

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[TMND]

I’ve wondered the same. A holes are all over YouTube for unplugging teslas so not just a ford thing

 

[Grease Lightning]

Just thinking as I disconnected my Lightning from the charger at work so a fellow worker could charge a Rivian…. Why does the Rivian lock to the EVSE (8.5kW) plug to the vehicle, yet anyone can simply press the button on the plug if plugged into my Lightning, and run with the cord to their vehicle? Why no security?
I never checked, but is it the same with the fast chargers? I know we just press the center of the glowing ring next to the plug, and BINGO. It unlatches. Is the just because I have the key in my pocket, or is this a Ford Design fubar?

I will say implementation is key. My daughter’s Ioniq has that feature and how they did it is painful. Even with the doors unlocked, it locks the port. So you have to open the door or use the fob to unlock doors again to unlock it.

That seems silly.

 

[ryun]

I will say implementation is key. My daughter’s Ioniq has that feature and how they did it is painful. Even with the doors unlocked, it locks the port. So you have to open the door or use the fob to unlock doors again to unlock it.

That seems silly.

If it's anything like the Kia EV6 (and I'd bet it is since they use the same software) you can change this behavior in the car's settings to:

• Never lock the plug
• Lock the plug until charging is complete
• Always keep the plug locked

 

[Smokewagun]

I didn’t see any lock options in the center screen. Hmmmm. I’ll check again.

 

[invertedspear]

Why no security?
I never checked, but is it the same with the fast chargers?

1. No security is probably better, copper thief is gonna steal cable, locking the port means they'll damage your truck to do it. This is a matter of opinion I'm sure, but it's the only explanation I can come up with.
2. Yeah, when using a DCFC, it will lock to the port for safety reasons. If you stop the charge at the kiosk or by hitting the lock button next to the port, either way, the DCFC session will end and the cable can be removed.

 

[Rlevans]

I postulated this question just the other day. People suck and alot of chargers are in sketchy locations.
I'm more concerned about losing my adapter so a meth head can pawn it, than I am about being unplugged.
I may look into relocating my release button.

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