EV Charging Stations Springfield MO

There are a few chargers that you need to consider when you’re charging your Mustang Mach-E or Ford F-150 Lightning. The first charger is a level 1 charger with a standardized connector that will allow you to charge your EV at home via your wall outlet and a cable that will come with your vehicle. This charger generally gives you a slow charge rate of 3-5 miles per hour and is perfect for those using their vehicle to travel to and from work or who need to drive 40 miles or less. The next charge is the level 2 charger, which comes with a standardized connector and can be used as an at-home charger via a dedicated charging station that you can set up in your home. Level 2 chargers have a medium charging rate of around 15-30 mph and are helpful for those who drive 100 miles a day or less. The final charger is a DC Fast Charger that has three connector types. These chargers are available off the highway or at other dedicated charging stations that you will find around Springfield. It gives you a charge rate of 150-400 miles per hour and is suitable for those drivers who travel up to 300 miles daily.

Many newer Ford EV vehicles will give you a timer that lets you know when your Mustang Mach-E or Ford F-150 Lightning needs to charge. The best time to charge your vehicle is between 10 pm and 6 am when wind power will peak. You will want to avoid charging your Ford EV in the late afternoon between 4 pm and 7 pm, as the grid will have less capability when you charge. For those drivers who want to maintain more battery longevity, you will want to get your battery set between 20% and 80% when possible. If you drive your vehicle every day, you will want to charge your Ford EV to 80%, and if you have to go on a more extended driving trip, you will need a 100% charge but only charge as much as you need for the journey. Never leave your battery at 0% or 100% for long periods.

Electric driving has many benefits when you get a Ford EV here at Don Vance Ford. It will allow you to get a ton of breaks on finances and some scheduled maintenance. You may be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 just for buying an electric vehicle. Also, some audio manufacturers like Ford will estimate around a 40% reduction in maintenance costs over the life of your electric vehicle. In addition, tons of electric utility providers will offer you some terrific rate plans during some nighttime hours. Some EV vehicles have fewer moving parts and require less maintenance than some gasoline-powered ones as, more often than not, you will only have to replace windshield wiper fluid and check your tire pressure. Batteries are covered so that they will be maintenance-free!

There are several places to charge your Ford EV in Springfield, the first being the EV Connect Charging Station at 1555 E Independence Street. A ChargePoint charging station is also located at E Davidson Street at the Kum and Go. The last charging station we need to tell you about is the one in E Sunshine Street, as it has a DC Fast Charger that will efficiently and quickly charge your Ford EV when needed. There are also several other places where you can set your vehicle at shopping centers and malls throughout the city, which you can find on your ChargePoint app!

Now that you know why getting an EV Ford is the way be sure to head down to Don Vance Ford and take a test drive of the Ford Mustang Mach-E or the F-150 Lightning! All you need to do is speak with one of our outstanding sales team members, who will be more than happy to set you up with your test drive and can even go with you so you can focus on what your Ford EV offers. If you enjoy your test drive, we know you will check out our finance department, where our team will work with you towards a great deal and take your gasoline-powred trade-in if you have one! You can also check out our complete EV inventory here on our website!