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2024 Mach E | Blue Cruise 1.3 and Faster Charging

For 2024 the Mustang Mach E sees a mix of hardware and software changes that, combined, make the Mach E more compelling as longer distance in a really largely jam-packed crossover segment. BlueCruise continues to be improved and version 1.3 sees its very first appearance on the 2024 Mach E before making its way to other Mach E's and ultimately the rest of the Ford lineup. Once you're off the freeway/highway you'll have the ability to make the most of significant (thought not complete) access to the Tesla Supercharger network to help in getting you back on the roadway rapidly. Not near a Tesla charger/ No problem, you'll still benefit from the decreased charging speeds and the enhanced effectiveness. This hasn't made the title of "Finest Journey " but it's better this year than last.

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00:00 BlueCruise Software
01:08 Variation 1.3 Updates
03:56 Tesla Supercharger Procedure
04:58 Charging Speed
05:25 In Conclusion

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23 responses to “2024 Mach E | Blue Cruise 1.3 and Faster Charging”

  1. @eriknielen8439 Avatar
    @eriknielen8439

    I would like an ev, but here in Maine we are mostly rural roads and small towns. As long as you stay around a bigger city you can find level 3 chargers. Any where else there are not many or any in lots of parts of the state.

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    1. @Anothernerdyloser314 Avatar
      @Anothernerdyloser314

      The closest DC charger you should need would be around 200 miles from home in the direction you tend to travel. ~150 miles if you’re making a round trip.

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    2. @FuncleChuck Avatar
      @FuncleChuck

      DC charging “nearby” is pointless.
      You need it near where you’re going, or along the route.
      You should only need your home charger to charge nearby.

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    3. @EVBuyersGuide Avatar
      @EVBuyersGuide

      As long as you’re able to charge at home you shouldn’t need a DC charger nearby. If you’re thinking about an EV I would recommend keeping track of your trips and seeing how often you would exceed 40-45% of rated driving ranges one direction. Then see if a DC charger was nearby on that trip. -Travis

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  2. @Bum_Hip Avatar
    @Bum_Hip

    With a 9 minute improvement in charge time, it is now only 15 slower than a Hyundai Ioniq 5&6

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    1. @EVBuyersGuide Avatar
      @EVBuyersGuide

      That’s true but it doesn’t make it not worth mentioning. -Travis

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    2. @Bum_Hip Avatar
      @Bum_Hip

      @@EVBuyersGuide absolutely agree. But also worth mentioning how poor it charges compared to its competitors. Charge rates of The Mach E are unacceptable, as it cost about the same as other more superior charging EV’s. Sure Ford can charge on the Tesla network now, but so will most everyone else soon enough. Ford should be embarrassed by this slow rate, and cost of it.

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    3. @AAutoBuyersGuide Avatar
      @AAutoBuyersGuide

      @@Bum_Hip The Mach E isn’t really any slower than “average”. Part of the charge time difference is the battery capacity size, Ford has a bigger than segment average battery in both standard and long range models which is why the real world range numbers are solidly above average as well. The SR model with the LFP pack does not peak as high as the Model 3 with the LFP pack, but 10-80% it averages ~85 kW which is right in line with the LFP Model 3 which averages ~80 kW, but the Mach E takes a bit longer since the battery is bigger. The Mach E also averages a faster charge rate vs the Equinox EV, Solterra, Bz4X, small battery Ariya, etc etc. Comparisons are important. With the big battery Mach E, the average is “OK”, the update should get the average 10-80% rate over 100kw but the exact rate remains to be seen. Model Y averages 102+ kW so again, in the window, but the Mach E has 18 kWh more capacity which is why in our real world test the Mach E got better range. It’s really only the Hyundai/Kia/Genesis EVs that beat the segment average by a large margin (assuming you have a capable charger). Ioniq 5, EV6, etc will do 10-80% in a very short time and average ~190 kW

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  3. @CaptDnaDonut Avatar
    @CaptDnaDonut

    Been waiting for the Blue Cruise updates since last summer 🥲. Hopefully previous model year owners will get those updates soon. Any additional improvements to charging would be welcome to but I don’t think that one will happen.

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    1. @EVBuyersGuide Avatar
      @EVBuyersGuide

      Updates should make it to previous model years but there wasn’t any timeline given. -Travis

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    2. @CaptDnaDonut Avatar
      @CaptDnaDonut

      @@EVBuyersGuide Did they confirm charging and power limitation updates will come to previous models. I know we will get the Bluecruise updates at some point but the charging one and especially the performance one are big ones owners are curious about.

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    3. @EVBuyersGuide Avatar
      @EVBuyersGuide

      I don’t think that will be the case. -Travis

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  4. @nathanthornton5085 Avatar
    @nathanthornton5085

    Any word on Ford adding the V2H capability to the Mach-E that the F150 Lightning has?

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    1. @EVBuyersGuide Avatar
      @EVBuyersGuide

      No word but I would venture to guess it’s not a top priority at the moment. -Travis

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  5. @t1328 Avatar
    @t1328

    It is enough to make me consider one.

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    1. @EVBuyersGuide Avatar
      @EVBuyersGuide

      Ford being first to announce the J3400/NACS switch should have some benefit to them and their customers. -Travis

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  6. @axion8788 Avatar
    @axion8788

    You do a suberb job of conveying useful information without hype. Really appreciated.

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    1. @EVBuyersGuide Avatar
      @EVBuyersGuide

      Your viewership and feedback are appreciated! -Travis

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  7. @berthogendoorn2133 Avatar
    @berthogendoorn2133

    Unfortunate that you did not park next to the Ford F150 Lightening, not doing so eliminated 2 potential charging spots for Teslas, there should be some guidance on how to use NACS adapter or Magic Dock with cars that do not have the charging port orientation the same as a Tesla.

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    1. @EVBuyersGuide Avatar
      @EVBuyersGuide

      True, the variety of charging port locations is going to effect the efficiency and availability of these charging spots. In this instance we were there for 10-15 minutes max and there was only 1 other vehicle that pulled up being a charge with plenty open stalls available. Charger etiquette is important! -Travis

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  8. @billjohnson3344 Avatar
    @billjohnson3344

    Curious why you installed the adapter to the vehicle CCS port first, and then the Tesla cable. Ford / Tesla instructions are to do exactly the opposite – adapter attaches to SuperCharger cord first – then plug the assembly to the vehicle.

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    1. @EVBuyersGuide Avatar
      @EVBuyersGuide

      This was done by the Ford rep, if instructions say otherwise please disregard. -Travis

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    2. @billjohnson3344 Avatar
      @billjohnson3344

      @@EVBuyersGuide I actually like the way you showed – seems easier and less unwieldy when installing the cord without the adapter on it. But it would probably be hard to remove it that way in the reverse order – tricky to reach under the NACS cable and slide down the NACS release.

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