Putting feelers out for a used 80-amp charger

[brian manzer]

New to the club…

in just bought a 2023 Lightning Pro, now need an affordable 80-amp charger. Any suggestions on where to find a used one?

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[bmwhitetx]

New to the club…

in just bought a 2023 Lightning Pro, now need an affordable 80-amp charger. Any suggestions on where to find a used one?

The Pro can only charge at 48A unless you have the fleet ER version (rare). 80 amps is only available on 2022-2023 ER models. Lots of threads on recommended chargers. I really like my Emporia.

 

[brian manzer]

Thanks for the response. Do you know how I can tell if it is a fleet version? I bought it used.

 

[RickLightning]

Thanks for the response. Do you know how I can tell if it is a fleet version? I bought it used.

99% chance it is not.

 

[bmwhitetx]

Thanks for the response. Do you know how I can tell if it is a fleet version? I bought it used.

Look at the 8th digit of your VIN:
L = SR 98 kWh battery, 48-amp charger
V = ER 131 kWh battery, 80-amp charger

(Note: valid for 22-23 model years only, for 24-25 see here)

 

[brian manzer]

ITS A V!! the extended range battery

 

[bmwhitetx]

ITS A V!! the extended range battery

Pretty rare. Decide if you really need an 80-amp charger though. For most, including me, 48A is enough. It's cheaper and the cord will be lighter. I would stay away from the Ford Charge Station Pro. It has an even thicker, heavier cable, charge head is huge, and some have experienced software trouble.

Are you sure you bought a Pro? Does it say Pro on the charge door?

 

[brian manzer]

I drive it 200 miles per day, so I am concerned that the 48amp charge rate won’t be enough to replenish enough juice overnight.
Yes it’s a pro.
what charger would you recommend given these details and your experience?

 

[brian manzer]

…wait, I guess it’s not a pro

 

[RickLightning]

I drive it 200 miles per day, so I am concerned that the 48amp charge rate won’t be enough to replenish enough juice overnight.
Yes it’s a pro.
what charger would you recommend given these details and your experience?

200 / 1.7 = 118kWh. Maybe you get better efficiency.

118 / 10.5 = 11.2 hours. 48amps
118 / 17.8 = 6.7 hours. 80amps

Simple math. Replace 1.7 with your efficiency.

 

[TaxmanHog]

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Check with a local FORD dealer to see if they can look-up the as-built options for your VIN.

 

[electricpig]

Also be aware your home/office must have the available power. Many homes are provisioned with 100 AMPS,and that won't cut it for a.80 AMP charger. 200 AMP is a maybe depending on what else is installed and their potential power draw.

 

[bmwhitetx]

…wait, I guess it’s not a pro

Your charge port door will tell you exactly what model you have. I've noticed a few dealers that list every Lightning in their inventory as a Pro; dealers are dumb that way.

 

[TaxmanHog]

…wait, I guess it’s not a pro

Once you figure it out ..... PLEASE update your vehicle profile on the forum, accurate information REALLY helps us help others when we know what folks are running.

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