Sorry if this has been asked before… I couldn’t find anything on it.
When I use the regular Level 1 charger that came with the car, I noticed there’s no lock keeping the plug in place. I tested it without my key or phone, and I could just unplug it from the port.
Is this how it works for everyone? Can anyone just walk up and unplug it?
It only locks on Level 3 chargers. So yeah, anyone can unplug you, but once they do, your session ends, so they can’t use your charger for free or anything.
Gene said:
It only locks on Level 3 chargers. So yeah, anyone can unplug you, but once they do, your session ends, so they can’t use your charger for free or anything.
My concern is more about charging at home. I don’t want some random person walking up, unplugging my car, and stealing my charger.
FordFuryAnna said: @Amal
A camera is more for insurance claims, not catching the thief in the act. It won’t stop them, but it can help prove what happened.
Home insurance probably won’t cover something that small, and even if it did, they don’t usually require video proof unless they suspect fraud.
@Brayden
I run the charging cable into my frunk and then use a heavy-duty extension cord to plug it in. Someone could still unplug it, but they can’t steal the charger without opening the frunk first, which means they’d have to break into the car.
Noor said:
The lock only works for Level 3 fast charging.
Ah, man… wish they had a lock for home charging too. My Tesla Model Y had one.
The Mach-E actually has one too, but Ford doesn’t enable it for home charging. My wife’s Kona EV locks at all levels, which can be annoying since you always have to unlock the car to unplug it.