Maximize your EV's performance this winter with Ford's expert tips and innovative features. Learn how to enhance range, maintain efficiency, and stay comfortable in cold weather.

Winter Driving Made Easy: Essential Tips for Electric Vehicle Owners

Maximize your EV’s performance this winter with Ford’s expert tips and innovative features. Learn how to enhance range, maintain efficiency, and stay comfortable in cold weather.

Maximize Electric Vehicle Performance in Winter: Ford’s Tips and Features

1. Park in a Garage When Possible
Garaging your E V maintains a warmer storage temperature, boosting battery and vehicle performance. With zero tailpipe emissions, you can safely warm the cabin while garaged.

2. Remove Snow Before Driving
Clear snow to improve visibility, reduce weight, and maintain efficiency. Ensure sensors and cameras are snow-free to keep driver assistance features operational.

3. Plug in During Extended Parking
Keeping your EV plugged in optimizes battery health and minimizes range loss by maintaining the battery above freezing, even when not actively charging.

4. Use Departure Times for Preconditioning
Schedule your EV’s Departure Times via the SYNC touchscreen or FordPass app. This preconditions the battery and cabin for optimal range and comfort.

5. Reduce HVAC Energy Use
Use heated seats and steering wheel instead of cabin heating. For short DC fast charging sessions, minimize HVAC use to conserve energy.

Ford’s Innovative Winter Features

Vapor Injection Heat Pump: Enhances heat transfer and reduces power consumption for better cold-weather efficiency.
Battery Prewarming: Prepares the battery for DC fast charging when navigation directs you to a charger.
Regenerative Braking: Reclaims energy, especially during downhill drives.

With these tips and features, Ford’s EVs like the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning ensure confident and comfortable winter travel.

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