BTW... We went back to that same charger and had an easy, successful charging session. Check out the video from that: th-cam.com/video/lZvcktxSZZ4/w-d-xo.html
I worked at the Casa Bonita in OKC when I was in high school. Sure did have a lot of fun working there. Regarding the touchscreen, a microfiber cloth and eyeglass cleaner sounds like a must-have.
We actually just applied the matte screen protector and it's looking muuuuch better. Video on that coming tomorrow! I do think we will still have a microfiber cloth handy though. From all the amazing stories I hear, I feel like I missed out on quite the adventure not having worked at Casa Bonita! You must have a ton of stories too :) - Liv
Patrick & Liv - Thanks for recommending this video! Recognized a lot of landmarks from all my visits out there, though a couple I haven't been too, so I'll have to check them out. Couldn't help but chuckle about the "How is your driving?" bottom section around 7:08. I don't find that section intuitive so I don't really look at it much. And now I have to go watch the next video to see how the EA charging turned. Dang guys, you're killing my evening ... in a good way! OH, and the smudges on the center display, same here, not to mention the glare. Need to find a good anti-glare / matt display cover / shield. I think you mentioned you may have a video on this but if you can save me some time and tell which one or point me to a recommended one that would be awesome. Love your videos!
Ahahah thanks Chuck! Glad to kill your evening, in a good way 😋 Here's the matte screen protector video th-cam.com/video/dUS_AazMs9A/w-d-xo.html Best and easiest addition ever in my opinion! I like it soooo much more!!! - Liv
Hi Patrick, hi Liv, thanks for showing us your impressions. I think Ford has got to learn from the charging providers and the other way around also. Give them some time and it will work. I promise. Cross fingers😉🤞. I saw nearly the same interruption has happend on some HPC charger here in Germany. They have to learn from each other. How many HPC providers do you have in the US? Best regards Ingo
We have several but really Electrify America is the one you need for road trips in the US. The others do not have the coverage for a lot of the highways that you would need. We will continue to do some testing and also try some of the other providers.
Great video you guys! Ford definitely need to fix this charging problem. I’ve been watching other V-bloggers that have been experiencing the exact same problem. This is definitely a killjoy for any kind of road trip.
Thanks Edmond. We had a really successful time charging in our most recent day trip video so I'm feeling really optimistic about a longer trip! We will definitely share it when we do! It's only going to get better! - Liv
Love how positive you two are. Look forward to the screen cover install and your thoughts. I'm afraid of loss of tactile performance if I install one (and bubbles).
Thanks Maric! To give you a spoiler, the screen cover looks awesome! I used too much soap in the solution so it's not quite perfect but after seeing the crazy finger prints, I think it's a vast improvement! Video coming soon so hopefully others won't make the same mistake as me! We've only been for one drive with it on so far and it seems 100% responsive. You can certainly tell that it's matte and it alters the appearance but I haven't noticed loss of performance or visibility. Tomorrow we're planning to go for a nice long drive, so we'll do lots more testing! - Liv
I was worried about bubbles. I think we have one tiny one that may disappear over time. I am liking it so far. There were just certain times where we were getting lots of glare and could really see fingerprints.
I have so looked forward to this car and _Finally_ got a demo unit in at my local Ford dealer. I was first in line to take it out for a spin, so excited. And the result was... Totally underwhelmed. The car is way larger than it looks in images. Everybody says the MME rides so much better than the Model 3 so I was surprised by how we bounced down the street as if on solid wagon wheels. All reviews talk about how quited it is but I found it not particularly quiet. Everybody says the interior is "upscale" but I found it to be drab and generic. I really, really wanted to like this car, wanted to take it on road trips. The seats were too uncomfortable for 600-800 mile days and the passenger seat was somehow even worse with a lump in the middle. I was impressed by the screen function and the RWD power was all I would ever need. But the rest of the car, it just didn't work for me. I drive a 2018 Chevrolet Volt Premium. It's a nice car but not a "luxury" ride in anybody's book. List was $40,000 new with all options including adaptive cruise control. Quite honestly I have to say that Chevy is more comfortable and quiet in every way. As I said, I was terribly disappointed. I guess it's back to looking at Polestar 2, eTron, and ID.4. The upcoming Hyundai looks cool but I know nothing specific about it.
The Hyundai does look cool! I'm so glad that there are so many new EV options coming out now! This is the dream! To have so many options to choose from beyond just one brand! We actually test drove the Polestar 2 today and we'll be sharing that video soon. I agree with you that the Mach E is bigger than it looks in pictures! We have a teensy little garage and it's very large in there! We must have different taste though because I do find the interior to be lovely and plush. Especially in our First Edition with the dark vegan leather, the blue stitching, and the dark pillars. Totally my jam and I feel very fancy in it hahah! I love our Mach E but I'm excited to test drive all the new EV's too! - Liv
I've been finding that dealers are overinflating the tires and that would make a big difference in ride quality. For me, I thought the seats have been really comfortable, but understand that can just be a personal preferences. We just did a Polestar 2 test drive and we have one scheduled for the ID.4. I won't give away too many spoilers for the Polestar 2, but it is a but smaller than the Mach-E so maybe you will like it. Our ID.4 test drive isn't until May but I'm hoping to find something sooner.
Oh that's so fun! I think it's funny that he still doesn't have a name beyond Big Blue Bear! That's a great conference venue. We've been to a couple there. We are planning our first longer trip in the Mach-E and even just the planning is filling my travel tank! - Liv
In the end, it was an issue with Plug and Charge. No big deal. Charged 4 times since disabling Plug and Charge and no issues. Once they fix the P&C issue, I'll activate that again.
I wanna go to a concert at Red Rocks! Amazing place! Blue horse, blue bear, blue car, blue hair... everything is blue in Colorado :-) Bummer about the charging woes, but consistent with what I’ve seen in other reviews. Hope they fix the glitches. Thanks for another great video!
Haha nice rhyme!! I hope you can catch a concert at Red Rocks! Like Patrick mentioned Film on the Rocks is also amazing! They have local bands and comedians perform and then they show a popular movie. Some of the best ones were Jurassic Park, The Shining, ooh and Purple Rain! They had a Prince impersonator for that! It's just an all round magical venue! I'm feeling pretty hopeful that charging without Plug and Charge this weekend will be a lot better! We will let you know for sure! - Liv
Sorry for these sporadic comments....I had no idea what you guys were saying at first...had to look up Meow Wolf. Las Vegas here I come, looks really cool.
I love the sporadic comments! And I do the same thing when I'm watching stuff and things come up that I want to mention! Oh my goodness Meow Wolf is SO cool! Once we can, we will DEFINITELY be doing a Mach E Goes to Meow Wolf Las Vegas road trip! - Liv
So I am getting really concerned with these charging issues. I live in an apartment so majority of my charging will be done at these chargers. I hope Electrify or Volkswagen gets this fixed asap. I am still getting the Mach E, I will just be right there along with you guys doing the beta tests on these things I guess. Glad their customer service was quick to reboot and try to help.
oh man we will definitely update you on how it goes this weekend. Customer service was helpful but you definitely don't want to have to do that often, especially if that's how you're mostly charging! - Liv
That sucks about Casa Bonita. My aunt lives in Aurora and when I was a kid, way back in the 80's, we would go there ever time we visited. Loved that place....The South Park Ep of that was hilarious.
I love that you have history there too! I'm sure it hasn't changed since you were a kid! We actually have some friends who are fundraising to try save it! - Liv
I still have a picture of when I was kid with my parents and it's an old timey photo where we are dressed up like the ol' west. My dad passed away years ago, but still my favorite photo.
@@TaeKwonMoe oh I'm so sorry to hear that. What a lovely memento 💕 I forgot they have that dress up photo section. It's such a maze of unique activities!
Thanks for the charge station segment. On the screen I noticed the charger during reboot said ABB. My hubs (soon to be Mach E owner) works for a subsidiary of ABB. He’s going to ask if they will put a charging station at work. How long did it take for delivery. They are now telling him maybe as much as 6 months. Also, you MUST get a custome tag “Blucfr”.
We put in a reservation November 2019, ordered June 2020, and it was delivered March 2021. But the wait is much shorter now. It could still be 5 or 6 months. They are very vague about the backlog of orders.
@@EVexplored February. And they first thought end of April delivery. But all of the blogs say 6 months+. Are you going to get Blucifer a custom plate? Really you should. BLUCFR would be awesome.
@@loriallen67 maybe you'll be able to jump on one at a dealership if someone backs out if their order! That WOULD be an awesome license plate! Apparently they are not processing custom plates at the moment because of COVID so we're just going to roll over the plates that were on Patrick's old car
Your tour was great. You guys do a great job. Most of what you showed us was not there when I lived in Loveland during the '70's...the Capitol Building & Red Rocks were about it. So the rest was all new. Thanks. Concerned about lots of charging problems we're hearing about from various sources...and it's never clear whether it's a car problem or a charger problem. When you spoke of finally using "the app" were you talking about the Ford app or the EA app. My impression from others has been that they are having trouble with Ford's plug and play (mostly due to the fact that EA has not upgraded the firmware at all their sites) but I heard from one guy who drove from CA to TX and back using the EA app all the way and he had no problems. Whenever I have had a public charging problem (over my 6 EV years) it has always been the station, itself. But some stations simply don't play well with others...esp. when "others" are various makes and configurations of EV's. I hope Ford is listening because whether it's a Ford problem or an EA problem, if this keeps up, Ford and the EV world will lose sales over it. Since most ICE people are afraid of "range issues" having non-dependable chargers only exacerbates that perception.
Thanks! I hear ya about the charging issues. Hopefully we can document lots successful charging stops in the coming weeks. I know someone that did a round trip from Colorado to California. They had a lot of trouble with Plug and Charge but no issues with using the EA app.
Thanks James! Patrick only used Plug and Charge. He mentioned using the app, referring to the EA app, but he decided against it so we could give Plug and Charge a proper go all by itself and then see how the tech support was. This weekend we're planning to use the EA app and it sounds like we might have a much easier time! Crazy how much has changed in Colorado if so much is new now! Where are you located now? - Liv
@@EVexplored just on the other side of your 14,000 peaks in Utah ... in the mountains by Park City. Grew up near here. Moved to Loveland after my MBA to work for Hewlett-Packard. Was there from 73 to 79.
@@jbbevan Oh nice! Getting Electric Blucifer up by the Salt Flats is definitely on my bucket list! I studied Industrial Design in college and I'm pretty sure one of my professors worked at that HP and I'm completely blanking on his name!
@@MachE_VLOG The same thing I have heard can happen with credit card purchases (without an account). The workaround, from what I've seen, is to have an EA account and use the app to pay.
Ok. So I had this issue too and think it has to do with the direct current connection. Always ensure that the plug is securely in all the way and the orientation is near perfect. I noticed the gentleman just kind of plugged in with one hand and was not ensuring a nice snug fit. I realize that the solenoid is supposed to ensure the connection is secure. But you can definitely wiggle it a bit and that is all it will take for the protection circuit to engage. I’m pretty sure this is where the issue lies. Just my opinion though.
I am sorry you are having problems with charging system. Nobody knows if it is Ford’s side or third party’s side. I hope Ford and third party companies get charging systems fixed.
We're planning on it, but only 13 of the 19 miles are open right now due to snow and ice at the top. I'm hoping to arrange a Mach-E meetup on Pikes Peak when it is all open.
So, did you need to install the Electrify America app on your phone to charge the car? Or does it only need the Ford app? I only tried with a Chargepoint station and that required an app. Thanks!
"The inspiration for this coloring actually comes from a legend floating around Colorado’s vast and rugged San Luis Valley. People here used to talk of a power stallion that was a leader amongst mustangs, always capable of finding water and grass for the herd. This mustang also happened to have a blue coat, with red eyes, and at times, was said to be capable of flight - fitting for an airport." - www.outtherecolorado.com/category/denver/the-real-story-behind-denver-s-demonic-horse/article_fa067656-d7db-5c35-a102-ab17524c4d90.html
Hey guys.... Is there any voice control available in Mach-E? I would like to see a video where you display the functionality of this function if it exists. I couldn't find anything online about it.
Yep, at a couple of spots in this video we used voice commands via Ford Sync and Android Auto. I think Android Auto did a better job in interpreting what I want.
We did 244 miles over two days and averaged 3.9 mi/kW. The three charging sessions got us up to 53% from 13%. This weekend we are going to do a longer trip and try charging without using Plug and Charge.
I want to REALLY look into the Mach E.... more interested in the Electric F150 or even the Rivian R1T or R1S in a year or so.. but Honestly super sketchy due to all these charging issues ... makes me double think on it for sure.
I think it will be fine. Ford and EA are dedicated to smoothing out the process. On Saturday, we took and even longer day trip and charged at 4 different locations with no problems. Here's a look at our final charging stop: th-cam.com/video/lZvcktxSZZ4/w-d-xo.html
I think of it as growing pains! Any new EV will probably have a couple. The electric F150 and the Rivians do look like fantastic options though, if they suit you! A bit too big for our needs but I definitely want to try them each just for fun! The Mach-E is a perfect fit for us though! - Liv
@@EVexplored we do a lot of driving on the beach... and need to tow our boat at least a few times a year. Plus having the dog, the baby... bikes, stroller, etc etc hahaha. I have an F150 as we speak.. so definitely into keeping the size and power.. would love it to be Electric. Can't wait
@@PontoonPilot dog, baby, bikes, and drives on the beach! You are living the life my friend! Definitely sounds like a powerful ride is a good fit for you! I can't wait for them all to come out too!
I think about 40 minutes. It was something going on with Plug & Charge. Check out my latest road trip video. No issues and completely smooth at 4 different charging stops.
Keep us appraised of this charging fiasco. It’s definitely got me to a full stop on getting a Mach-e (or any non Tesla). When you are in weather conditions and you have to deal with this, it’s not going to be pleasant. The thing is that Ford and other majors already have the land to fix this problem and develop additional income streams. If they installed banks of chargers at their facilities (not just one which will surely always be in use) they will make their locations destinations. Tesla had to start from zero land wise. I’m shocked they haven’t started doing major installs...they don’t seem to get it yet. You need the infrastructure before the sales.
Check out our live stream video from yesterday. We did a charging session with no problem. It seems the plug and charge part is what is glitchy but it is pretty easy without that. We had a total of 4 easy charging sessions yesterday -- stay tuned for the video about that! One of the cool things was that 2 of those were sorta off the beaten path in Fairplay and Carbondale, Colorado. Check out both of those on the map to see what I'm talking about.
@@dylanc9275 That's really low. I've been averaging 3.4 to 3.9 miles per kWh which translate to 5.4 km per kWh. Is it extremely cold there? Or are you doing lots of high speed driving? Mine has been about a 50/50 combo of freeway and city driving.
It's a brand new car and that is fixable. In fact, on Saturday we had 4 easy charging sessions -- including in town of 800 where the nearest Tesla charger is 35 minutes away and the same charging station where I had the original problems. Pretty soon the non-Tesla network will be far larger than the Tesla proprietary network. th-cam.com/video/lZvcktxSZZ4/w-d-xo.html
@@emceh We'll see. Already in Colorado I would say the CCS/J1772 network is better than Tesla. There are more CCS fast charging options in Denver and even in rural areas. And if you look at the charging along the major interstates here, EA offers 350 kW chargers while most of the Tesla chargers are 150 kW. On top of all of that, there are way more Level 2 (Destination) chargers. As more manufacturers release more cars that support CCS/J1772, the network will grow even faster.
@@emceh Again, I had no problems on Saturday. A lot of people don't video their successful charging situations. Judging a network by social media posts isn't indicative or reality. If we go that route, we'd have to talk about the numerous posts about long lines at Superchargers. On a related note, the EV Cannonball record was just set using EA chargers and a Porsche Taycan.
EV manufacturers relying on third-party chargers is a huge gamble. Folks need to be able to count on DCFC chargers when traveling. Right now I would not trust EA. And that's a massive plug.
There has to be third party charging and it has to work. EVs will fall if every company decides to do a proprietary network and a propriety plug. I think the problems were actually a software issue with the Mach-E and specifically plug and charge. That is easily fixed.
@@MachE_VLOG good point, but I’d feel more confident if it were an American company building this network than VW only doing it because they got caught cheating on emissions standards. Hopefully there are more convenient options than EA for long distance charging needs.
I feel really optimistic that things will improve. Pretty much every viable EV maker other than Tesla is depending on this system so there's a lot of impetus and incentive to get this functional. Like Patrick said, we're going to test more this weekend and share how it goes! - Liv
@@EVexplored Love your optimism. Has Tesla spoiled us? Can a traditional car manufacture like Ford do updates as quick as Tesla? Time will tell, but based on results with EA so far I would say no.
@@MachE_VLOG Hope Ford UK does something similar! Some free elec would be good over here (quite expensive otherwise) (Although my ETA for car is September! Still a long time to go before get to try!)
This is exactly what will make or break this vehicle. I am cringing seeing those charging issues especially when you know you can get a Tesla and just plug in and be on your way. C’mon Ford! C’mon EA! Get it together!!!! This is such a shame!
@@MachE_VLOG yeah and thats a problem. The whole point is that they said with the Mach-E you will be able to just go to any EA and plug and charge just like Tesla has been doing for years. Unfortunately people like yourself keep having these issues with the Mach-E which shouldn’t be happening. Its a shame! People see a video like this and they get turned off and go buy a Tesla because unlike you a person who is into EV’s and are dedicated this will turn off the masses. People like you and I not so much but when you have kids and lots of stuff going on, the last thing you want to do is have to fuss with your car not being able to charge. Seems silly that still in 2021 these issues are happening!
@@josedelacruz256 I wanted to be 100% honest with the Mach-E. This may discourage some people and if they aren't prepared for some hiccups, that is probably a good decision for them. I'd rather have someone buy something else than to buy a Mach-E and hate the experience. But I also think this is just a minor hiccup right now. Kyle Connor did a road trip from Colorado to California. He had a bunch or problems on the way there, but on the way back it was flawless. He also used the exact charger I was using and did a problem free 0-100% charging test with no issues. I am confident this will be a non-issue.
@@MachE_VLOG I mean trust me I love these kind of videos so thank you for putting the time in to produce them. I mean I like real world testing not the bogus cotton candy and rainbows. I like the real deal! Just hope things improve ASAP!
Jose tesla has since 2012 . Plus they made the car and the chargers. A software update will take care of this. Other evs work on ea. I have a leaf and never have a problem. I will never buy a Tesla . They have no problems charging but service is a problem and build quality has been a problem.
0.43 per Kwh? You showed us you were getting less than 4 miles per Kwh. So, that is over 0.10 per mile. Not good and much more expensive than Tesla Supercharger which also work flawlessly every time. I have watched multiple videos on EA and the Mustang and what you experienced is not unusual.
If you watch my latest video, I went back to the same charger with no issues and had several other flawless sessions. As for the price, 43 cents is the guest rate. The rate is normally 31 cents. I actually didn't pay anything because I have 500 kWh for free from Ford. This past weekend, I charged at a ChargePoint station that was 14 cents per kWh and another that was 20 cents per kWh. You'll also note that at the efficiency rates I was getting, the range of a full charge would be over 340 miles on a full charge.
BTW... We went back to that same charger and had an easy, successful charging session. Check out the video from that: th-cam.com/video/lZvcktxSZZ4/w-d-xo.html
that is frustrating
Great video. Love the car. Holding off until the kinks are fixed.
Fingers crossed they're all ironed out soon! - Liv
I’m loving these road trip videos, Liv and Patrick! So much good information here. I can’t wait for my Space White GT!
Thanks! I can't wait to see the GTs. Some of the Ford engineers in Instagram posted some pics of a Cyber Orange GT they were testing.
Thanks Rob! That's so exciting for you!! Man I just want to see a GT in person even! - Liv
I worked at the Casa Bonita in OKC when I was in high school. Sure did have a lot of fun working there. Regarding the touchscreen, a microfiber cloth and eyeglass cleaner sounds like a must-have.
We actually just applied the matte screen protector and it's looking muuuuch better. Video on that coming tomorrow! I do think we will still have a microfiber cloth handy though. From all the amazing stories I hear, I feel like I missed out on quite the adventure not having worked at Casa Bonita! You must have a ton of stories too :) - Liv
And here's the video that Liv mentioned: th-cam.com/video/dUS_AazMs9A/w-d-xo.html
Mine was doing the same thing with the charge issues. Had to call and have it rebooted. Haven't been back to replicate it though.
We just might hit the exact same charger tomorrow. In any case, we will be doing some EA charging this weekend. FIngers crossed.
Patrick & Liv - Thanks for recommending this video! Recognized a lot of landmarks from all my visits out there, though a couple I haven't been too, so I'll have to check them out. Couldn't help but chuckle about the "How is your driving?" bottom section around 7:08. I don't find that section intuitive so I don't really look at it much. And now I have to go watch the next video to see how the EA charging turned. Dang guys, you're killing my evening ... in a good way! OH, and the smudges on the center display, same here, not to mention the glare. Need to find a good anti-glare / matt display cover / shield. I think you mentioned you may have a video on this but if you can save me some time and tell which one or point me to a recommended one that would be awesome. Love your videos!
Ahahah thanks Chuck! Glad to kill your evening, in a good way 😋 Here's the matte screen protector video th-cam.com/video/dUS_AazMs9A/w-d-xo.html Best and easiest addition ever in my opinion! I like it soooo much more!!! - Liv
I love the mustang meet up!!!! So cute
It made me want to find a larger Mustang meetup. The one we came across was for all makes of cars. Most were gone before we got there.
@@MachE_VLOG thank you for making your videos I am considering buying 1 around September.
Hi Patrick, hi Liv,
thanks for showing us your impressions. I think Ford has got to learn from the charging providers and the other way around also. Give them some time and it will work. I promise. Cross fingers😉🤞. I saw nearly the same interruption has happend on some HPC charger here in Germany. They have to learn from each other.
How many HPC providers do you have in the US?
Best regards
Ingo
We have several but really Electrify America is the one you need for road trips in the US. The others do not have the coverage for a lot of the highways that you would need. We will continue to do some testing and also try some of the other providers.
Great video you guys! Ford definitely need to fix this charging problem. I’ve been watching other V-bloggers that have been experiencing the exact same problem. This is definitely a killjoy for any kind of road trip.
Thanks Edmond. We had a really successful time charging in our most recent day trip video so I'm feeling really optimistic about a longer trip! We will definitely share it when we do! It's only going to get better! - Liv
Love how positive you two are. Look forward to the screen cover install and your thoughts. I'm afraid of loss of tactile performance if I install one (and bubbles).
Thanks Maric! To give you a spoiler, the screen cover looks awesome! I used too much soap in the solution so it's not quite perfect but after seeing the crazy finger prints, I think it's a vast improvement! Video coming soon so hopefully others won't make the same mistake as me! We've only been for one drive with it on so far and it seems 100% responsive. You can certainly tell that it's matte and it alters the appearance but I haven't noticed loss of performance or visibility. Tomorrow we're planning to go for a nice long drive, so we'll do lots more testing! - Liv
I was worried about bubbles. I think we have one tiny one that may disappear over time. I am liking it so far. There were just certain times where we were getting lots of glare and could really see fingerprints.
I have so looked forward to this car and _Finally_ got a demo unit in at my local Ford dealer. I was first in line to take it out for a spin, so excited.
And the result was... Totally underwhelmed. The car is way larger than it looks in images. Everybody says the MME rides so much better than the Model 3 so I was surprised by how we bounced down the street as if on solid wagon wheels. All reviews talk about how quited it is but I found it not particularly quiet. Everybody says the interior is "upscale" but I found it to be drab and generic. I really, really wanted to like this car, wanted to take it on road trips. The seats were too uncomfortable for 600-800 mile days and the passenger seat was somehow even worse with a lump in the middle.
I was impressed by the screen function and the RWD power was all I would ever need. But the rest of the car, it just didn't work for me.
I drive a 2018 Chevrolet Volt Premium. It's a nice car but not a "luxury" ride in anybody's book. List was $40,000 new with all options including adaptive cruise control. Quite honestly I have to say that Chevy is more comfortable and quiet in every way. As I said, I was terribly disappointed. I guess it's back to looking at Polestar 2, eTron, and ID.4. The upcoming Hyundai looks cool but I know nothing specific about it.
The Hyundai does look cool! I'm so glad that there are so many new EV options coming out now! This is the dream! To have so many options to choose from beyond just one brand! We actually test drove the Polestar 2 today and we'll be sharing that video soon. I agree with you that the Mach E is bigger than it looks in pictures! We have a teensy little garage and it's very large in there! We must have different taste though because I do find the interior to be lovely and plush. Especially in our First Edition with the dark vegan leather, the blue stitching, and the dark pillars. Totally my jam and I feel very fancy in it hahah! I love our Mach E but I'm excited to test drive all the new EV's too! - Liv
I've been finding that dealers are overinflating the tires and that would make a big difference in ride quality.
For me, I thought the seats have been really comfortable, but understand that can just be a personal preferences.
We just did a Polestar 2 test drive and we have one scheduled for the ID.4. I won't give away too many spoilers for the Polestar 2, but it is a but smaller than the Mach-E so maybe you will like it. Our ID.4 test drive isn't until May but I'm hoping to find something sooner.
I am looking forward to travel again too. Was in Denver in 2008 for a conference. My conference was at the center with the Blue Bear.
Oh that's so fun! I think it's funny that he still doesn't have a name beyond Big Blue Bear! That's a great conference venue. We've been to a couple there. We are planning our first longer trip in the Mach-E and even just the planning is filling my travel tank! - Liv
That Big Blue Bear was there in 2008 when I was there for the WorldCon.
I have never had any issue supercharging my Tesla in 2 years. I'd be afraid to take that Mach-E out on a road trip....good luck, thanks for the video
In the end, it was an issue with Plug and Charge. No big deal. Charged 4 times since disabling Plug and Charge and no issues. Once they fix the P&C issue, I'll activate that again.
I wanna go to a concert at Red Rocks! Amazing place! Blue horse, blue bear, blue car, blue hair... everything is blue in Colorado :-) Bummer about the charging woes, but consistent with what I’ve seen in other reviews. Hope they fix the glitches. Thanks for another great video!
There is a lot a blue, huh? LOL
Red Rocks is pretty great. I'm hoping things get better this summer. We have tickets for a concert there in September.
Haha nice rhyme!! I hope you can catch a concert at Red Rocks! Like Patrick mentioned Film on the Rocks is also amazing! They have local bands and comedians perform and then they show a popular movie. Some of the best ones were Jurassic Park, The Shining, ooh and Purple Rain! They had a Prince impersonator for that! It's just an all round magical venue! I'm feeling pretty hopeful that charging without Plug and Charge this weekend will be a lot better! We will let you know for sure! - Liv
Wow that "hows my driving" thing is crazy! on My F150 it gives me all 90s lol
I think it must have been a bug. There's no way I could be driving that poorly and still have that efficiency.
Sorry for these sporadic comments....I had no idea what you guys were saying at first...had to look up Meow Wolf. Las Vegas here I come, looks really cool.
I love the sporadic comments! And I do the same thing when I'm watching stuff and things come up that I want to mention! Oh my goodness Meow Wolf is SO cool! Once we can, we will DEFINITELY be doing a Mach E Goes to Meow Wolf Las Vegas road trip! - Liv
It is really a cool place. I love the one in Santa Fe and we just have to make it to Las Vegas to see that one before Denver opens.
So I am getting really concerned with these charging issues. I live in an apartment so majority of my charging will be done at these chargers. I hope Electrify or Volkswagen gets this fixed asap. I am still getting the Mach E, I will just be right there along with you guys doing the beta tests on these things I guess. Glad their customer service was quick to reboot and try to help.
Me too. I hear it is just the Plug and Charge so we'll try doing it without that this weekend.
oh man we will definitely update you on how it goes this weekend. Customer service was helpful but you definitely don't want to have to do that often, especially if that's how you're mostly charging! - Liv
Don't use FordPass. EA tries to communicate with Ford and if there's a delay or error in their protocols, it'll stop working.
This is freaking me out. My car comes in soon. I’m actually debating on cancelling.
@@kidjayhawk just use the EA app. The FordPass app is garbage. There's too many links in the chain. Stick with the EA app and you'll be fine.
That sucks about Casa Bonita. My aunt lives in Aurora and when I was a kid, way back in the 80's, we would go there ever time we visited. Loved that place....The South Park Ep of that was hilarious.
I love that you have history there too! I'm sure it hasn't changed since you were a kid! We actually have some friends who are fundraising to try save it! - Liv
Their website is back up and says they are going to reopen. And as Liv said, some friends started a fundraiser to try to save it.
I still have a picture of when I was kid with my parents and it's an old timey photo where we are dressed up like the ol' west. My dad passed away years ago, but still my favorite photo.
@@TaeKwonMoe oh I'm so sorry to hear that. What a lovely memento 💕 I forgot they have that dress up photo section. It's such a maze of unique activities!
Thanks for the tour. At the end, charging. I like the home charger even more now. Frustrating. Lol. 😂
Lol.. it really is nice having the home charging. But since that trip, charging has been really good on our road trips.
Thanks for the charge station segment. On the screen I noticed the charger during reboot said ABB. My hubs (soon to be Mach E owner) works for a subsidiary of ABB. He’s going to ask if they will put a charging station at work.
How long did it take for delivery. They are now telling him maybe as much as 6 months.
Also, you MUST get a custome tag “Blucfr”.
We put in a reservation November 2019, ordered June 2020, and it was delivered March 2021. But the wait is much shorter now. It could still be 5 or 6 months. They are very vague about the backlog of orders.
Oh that's awesome! Hope his work comes through! When did you guys order? - Liv
@@EVexplored February. And they first thought end of April delivery. But all of the blogs say 6 months+.
Are you going to get Blucifer a custom plate? Really you should. BLUCFR would be awesome.
@@loriallen67 maybe you'll be able to jump on one at a dealership if someone backs out if their order! That WOULD be an awesome license plate! Apparently they are not processing custom plates at the moment because of COVID so we're just going to roll over the plates that were on Patrick's old car
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Your tour was great. You guys do a great job. Most of what you showed us was not there when I lived in Loveland during the '70's...the Capitol Building & Red Rocks were about it. So the rest was all new. Thanks. Concerned about lots of charging problems we're hearing about from various sources...and it's never clear whether it's a car problem or a charger problem. When you spoke of finally using "the app" were you talking about the Ford app or the EA app. My impression from others has been that they are having trouble with Ford's plug and play (mostly due to the fact that EA has not upgraded the firmware at all their sites) but I heard from one guy who drove from CA to TX and back using the EA app all the way and he had no problems. Whenever I have had a public charging problem (over my 6 EV years) it has always been the station, itself. But some stations simply don't play well with others...esp. when "others" are various makes and configurations of EV's. I hope Ford is listening because whether it's a Ford problem or an EA problem, if this keeps up, Ford and the EV world will lose sales over it. Since most ICE people are afraid of "range issues" having non-dependable chargers only exacerbates that perception.
Thanks!
I hear ya about the charging issues. Hopefully we can document lots successful charging stops in the coming weeks. I know someone that did a round trip from Colorado to California. They had a lot of trouble with Plug and Charge but no issues with using the EA app.
Thanks James! Patrick only used Plug and Charge. He mentioned using the app, referring to the EA app, but he decided against it so we could give Plug and Charge a proper go all by itself and then see how the tech support was. This weekend we're planning to use the EA app and it sounds like we might have a much easier time! Crazy how much has changed in Colorado if so much is new now! Where are you located now? - Liv
@@EVexplored just on the other side of your 14,000 peaks in Utah ... in the mountains by Park City. Grew up near here. Moved to Loveland after my MBA to work for Hewlett-Packard. Was there from 73 to 79.
@@jbbevan Oh nice! Getting Electric Blucifer up by the Salt Flats is definitely on my bucket list! I studied Industrial Design in college and I'm pretty sure one of my professors worked at that HP and I'm completely blanking on his name!
@@EVexplored Just be aware that the salt flats will rip up your tires and the salt spray will screw up your beautiful blue paint.
EA really needs to fix the charger issues
Yeah, from what I've heard it is the Plug and Charge part. So this weekend we are going to test that out!
@@MachE_VLOG The same thing I have heard can happen with credit card purchases (without an account). The workaround, from what I've seen, is to have an EA account and use the app to pay.
Ok. So I had this issue too and think it has to do with the direct current connection. Always ensure that the plug is securely in all the way and the orientation is near perfect. I noticed the gentleman just kind of plugged in with one hand and was not ensuring a nice snug fit. I realize that the solenoid is supposed to ensure the connection is secure. But you can definitely wiggle it a bit and that is all it will take for the protection circuit to engage. I’m pretty sure this is where the issue lies. Just my opinion though.
Interesting. We'll check that out next time.
I am sorry you are having problems with charging system. Nobody knows if it is Ford’s side or third party’s side. I hope Ford and third party companies get charging systems fixed.
We're in it for the long haul and documenting it all along the way! I feel optimistic that things will only improve! - Liv
It's a problem with FordPass. Use the EA app and it should work.
I've heard it is the Plug and Charge. On Saturday we are going to try just using the EA app.
Thanks for another great video. I felt like I was right there with you.
Any chance you can do run up to Pike's Peak?
We're planning on it, but only 13 of the 19 miles are open right now due to snow and ice at the top. I'm hoping to arrange a Mach-E meetup on Pikes Peak when it is all open.
Thanks James! Yass that's definitely on the list as soon as it's open all the way! - Liv
So, did you need to install the Electrify America app on your phone to charge the car? Or does it only need the Ford app? I only tried with a Chargepoint station and that required an app. Thanks!
Supposedly you can use the Fordpass app but I used EA yesterday when we were out.
What do you think about Blucifer?
It's blue. It's a horse. Is there a reason for that?
"The inspiration for this coloring actually comes from a legend floating around Colorado’s vast and rugged San Luis Valley. People here used to talk of a power stallion that was a leader amongst mustangs, always capable of finding water and grass for the herd. This mustang also happened to have a blue coat, with red eyes, and at times, was said to be capable of flight - fitting for an airport."
- www.outtherecolorado.com/category/denver/the-real-story-behind-denver-s-demonic-horse/article_fa067656-d7db-5c35-a102-ab17524c4d90.html
Blucifer (red)rocks!
@@roblipic685 I see what you did there :D - Liv
Love Blucifer!
Name your mache blucifer
Yup! Electric Blucifer!
Done! It is Electric Blucifer.
Give my regards to the Coven.
Hey guys.... Is there any voice control available in Mach-E? I would like to see a video where you display the functionality of this function if it exists. I couldn't find anything online about it.
Yep, at a couple of spots in this video we used voice commands via Ford Sync and Android Auto. I think Android Auto did a better job in interpreting what I want.
Good Vlog. So what is your overall distance? seem like your mile/kilowatt improved. How much did you charge up to?
We did 244 miles over two days and averaged 3.9 mi/kW. The three charging sessions got us up to 53% from 13%. This weekend we are going to do a longer trip and try charging without using Plug and Charge.
I want to REALLY look into the Mach E.... more interested in the Electric F150 or even the Rivian R1T or R1S in a year or so.. but Honestly super sketchy due to all these charging issues ... makes me double think on it for sure.
I think it will be fine. Ford and EA are dedicated to smoothing out the process. On Saturday, we took and even longer day trip and charged at 4 different locations with no problems. Here's a look at our final charging stop: th-cam.com/video/lZvcktxSZZ4/w-d-xo.html
I think of it as growing pains! Any new EV will probably have a couple. The electric F150 and the Rivians do look like fantastic options though, if they suit you! A bit too big for our needs but I definitely want to try them each just for fun! The Mach-E is a perfect fit for us though! - Liv
@@EVexplored we do a lot of driving on the beach... and need to tow our boat at least a few times a year. Plus having the dog, the baby... bikes, stroller, etc etc hahaha. I have an F150 as we speak.. so definitely into keeping the size and power.. would love it to be Electric. Can't wait
@@PontoonPilot dog, baby, bikes, and drives on the beach! You are living the life my friend! Definitely sounds like a powerful ride is a good fit for you! I can't wait for them all to come out too!
Yikes! How long were you there total dealing with Electrify America? Seems like EA and Ford need to work on their tech..
I think about 40 minutes. It was something going on with Plug & Charge. Check out my latest road trip video. No issues and completely smooth at 4 different charging stops.
Keep us appraised of this charging fiasco. It’s definitely got me to a full stop on getting a Mach-e (or any non Tesla). When you are in weather conditions and you have to deal with this, it’s not going to be pleasant. The thing is that Ford and other majors already have the land to fix this problem and develop additional income streams. If they installed banks of chargers at their facilities (not just one which will surely always be in use) they will make their locations destinations. Tesla had to start from zero land wise. I’m shocked they haven’t started doing major installs...they don’t seem to get it yet. You need the infrastructure before the sales.
Check out our live stream video from yesterday. We did a charging session with no problem. It seems the plug and charge part is what is glitchy but it is pretty easy without that. We had a total of 4 easy charging sessions yesterday -- stay tuned for the video about that! One of the cool things was that 2 of those were sorta off the beaten path in Fairplay and Carbondale, Colorado. Check out both of those on the map to see what I'm talking about.
So what was the overall amount paid for the charge ?
It was free because Ford gives everyone 250 kWh for free. But I think the cost would have been $7.13 if we had to pay.
My awd extended range seems to be lacking range. Its 100km less than its rated distance
Range or range estimate? What is your average km/kWh? I have been exceeding the EPA range, but the range estimate in the car is pessimistic.
@@MachE_VLOG its 3.4 km per kwh going on a 350 km drive today. Hopefully get a better idea
@@dylanc9275 That's really low. I've been averaging 3.4 to 3.9 miles per kWh which translate to 5.4 km per kWh. Is it extremely cold there? Or are you doing lots of high speed driving? Mine has been about a 50/50 combo of freeway and city driving.
@@MachE_VLOG I did a factory reset on the car seems to have fixed it. Getting 395km range
Just for charging experience I would go for Tesla. Never had such issues to date with supercharger network.
It's a brand new car and that is fixable. In fact, on Saturday we had 4 easy charging sessions -- including in town of 800 where the nearest Tesla charger is 35 minutes away and the same charging station where I had the original problems. Pretty soon the non-Tesla network will be far larger than the Tesla proprietary network.
th-cam.com/video/lZvcktxSZZ4/w-d-xo.html
@@MachE_VLOG The most advanced EV market like Norway is unable to catch up to Tesla network. I don't believe US market will be any better.
@@emceh We'll see. Already in Colorado I would say the CCS/J1772 network is better than Tesla. There are more CCS fast charging options in Denver and even in rural areas. And if you look at the charging along the major interstates here, EA offers 350 kW chargers while most of the Tesla chargers are 150 kW. On top of all of that, there are way more Level 2 (Destination) chargers. As more manufacturers release more cars that support CCS/J1772, the network will grow even faster.
@@MachE_VLOG if they're as reliable as most electrify america I watch on YT, numbers don't matter when customer experience sux.
@@emceh Again, I had no problems on Saturday. A lot of people don't video their successful charging situations. Judging a network by social media posts isn't indicative or reality. If we go that route, we'd have to talk about the numerous posts about long lines at Superchargers.
On a related note, the EV Cannonball record was just set using EA chargers and a Porsche Taycan.
EV manufacturers relying on third-party chargers is a huge gamble. Folks need to be able to count on DCFC chargers when traveling. Right now I would not trust EA. And that's a massive plug.
There has to be third party charging and it has to work. EVs will fall if every company decides to do a proprietary network and a propriety plug. I think the problems were actually a software issue with the Mach-E and specifically plug and charge. That is easily fixed.
@@MachE_VLOG good point, but I’d feel more confident if it were an American company building this network than VW only doing it because they got caught cheating on emissions standards. Hopefully there are more convenient options than EA for long distance charging needs.
So is Blucifer the name of your car now!
Electric Blucifer! Yeah, I think it really fits.
haha yeah!! Electric Blucifer!!! - Liv
Nice car but EA is a bust. Hope EA and Ford can fix the problem ASAP. Can’t order it without a strong charging infrastructure. 😂
I'm sure there are just some software hiccups that can be ironed out. We're going to test out more charging this weekend.
I feel really optimistic that things will improve. Pretty much every viable EV maker other than Tesla is depending on this system so there's a lot of impetus and incentive to get this functional. Like Patrick said, we're going to test more this weekend and share how it goes! - Liv
@@EVexplored Love your optimism. Has Tesla spoiled us? Can a traditional car manufacture like Ford do updates as quick as Tesla? Time will tell, but based on results with EA so far I would say no.
How to do you free charging
Ford gives customers 250 kWh free for the Mach-E.
@@MachE_VLOG Hope Ford UK does something similar! Some free elec would be good over here (quite expensive otherwise) (Although my ETA for car is September! Still a long time to go before get to try!)
This is exactly what will make or break this vehicle. I am cringing seeing those charging issues especially when you know you can get a Tesla and just plug in and be on your way. C’mon Ford! C’mon EA! Get it together!!!! This is such a shame!
I believe it is just Plug and Charge. We'll give it a try on Saturday with just the EA app.
@@MachE_VLOG yeah and thats a problem. The whole point is that they said with the Mach-E you will be able to just go to any EA and plug and charge just like Tesla has been doing for years. Unfortunately people like yourself keep having these issues with the Mach-E which shouldn’t be happening. Its a shame! People see a video like this and they get turned off and go buy a Tesla because unlike you a person who is into EV’s and are dedicated this will turn off the masses. People like you and I not so much but when you have kids and lots of stuff going on, the last thing you want to do is have to fuss with your car not being able to charge. Seems silly that still in 2021 these issues are happening!
@@josedelacruz256 I wanted to be 100% honest with the Mach-E. This may discourage some people and if they aren't prepared for some hiccups, that is probably a good decision for them. I'd rather have someone buy something else than to buy a Mach-E and hate the experience.
But I also think this is just a minor hiccup right now. Kyle Connor did a road trip from Colorado to California. He had a bunch or problems on the way there, but on the way back it was flawless. He also used the exact charger I was using and did a problem free 0-100% charging test with no issues. I am confident this will be a non-issue.
@@MachE_VLOG I mean trust me I love these kind of videos so thank you for putting the time in to produce them. I mean I like real world testing not the bogus cotton candy and rainbows. I like the real deal! Just hope things improve ASAP!
Jose tesla has since 2012 . Plus they made the car and the chargers. A software update will take care of this. Other evs work on ea. I have a leaf and never have a problem. I will never buy a Tesla . They have no problems charging but service is a problem and build quality has been a problem.
0.43 per Kwh? You showed us you were getting less than 4 miles per Kwh. So, that is over 0.10 per mile. Not good and much more expensive than Tesla Supercharger which also work flawlessly every time. I have watched multiple videos on EA and the Mustang and what you experienced is not unusual.
If you watch my latest video, I went back to the same charger with no issues and had several other flawless sessions. As for the price, 43 cents is the guest rate. The rate is normally 31 cents. I actually didn't pay anything because I have 500 kWh for free from Ford. This past weekend, I charged at a ChargePoint station that was 14 cents per kWh and another that was 20 cents per kWh. You'll also note that at the efficiency rates I was getting, the range of a full charge would be over 340 miles on a full charge.