{"id":7872,"date":"2023-01-05T21:05:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T21:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=7872"},"modified":"2023-06-13T19:09:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T19:09:09","slug":"can-i-take-a-road-trip-in-an-electric-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/can-i-take-a-road-trip-in-an-electric-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I take a road trip in an electric vehicle?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan your road trip EV charging stops with FordPass<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, you can take a road trip in an electric vehicle, and it just may be more convenient than a gas vehicle when you use FordPass Power My Trip, a feature that lets you plan charging stops along the route. Watch the video for more details on FordPass. We can help you find a new Ford EV here at Sherwood Ford in Sherwood Park, AB.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=un7dF969hrY&amp;ab_channel=FordMotorCompany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FordPass \u00ae Power My Trip | Ford How-To | Ford video&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By watching this video, you\u2019ll learn how to use FordPass to plan your road trip. If you don\u2019t already have FordPass on your smartphone, getting it is the first step. Then, watch the video and follow along.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"999\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/un7dF969hrY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-black-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">  <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steps to planning your route with FordPass&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  If you missed anything in the video above, you can review the steps here. Planning your trip has never been easier. Follow these steps to plan your route.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open the FordPass app on your smartphone.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Touch <span class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">Map<\/span>, then <span class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">Trip Planner<\/span>, then <span class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">Create New Trip Plan<\/span>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enter your origin and your destination.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The app will automatically show you route options with charging stops and estimated trip times. Use the filters at the top to filter by fastest, eco, or shortest routes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tap on each station to view estimated charging prices and charging plug availability. This also shows whether the station is in the BlueOval \u2122 Charge Network and whether the station includes a DC fast charger.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you\u2019ve selected the trip you want, press <span class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">Save Trip Plan<\/span>. This saves the route to your app. It also saves it to the infotainment system in your Ford.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you have it saved, you can access it at any time to repeat the same route.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Benefits of using FordPass to plan your trip<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/06\/13190819\/2022-Ford-Mustang-MachE-Premium_B3_o.png\" alt=\"A red 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E cargo space\" class=\"wp-image-8506 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/06\/13190819\/2022-Ford-Mustang-MachE-Premium_B3_o.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2023\/06\/13190819\/2022-Ford-Mustang-MachE-Premium_B3_o-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In case you didn\u2019t notice, there are many benefits to using FordPass to plan your trip. We\u2019ve come up with a top five, but we\u2019re sure you could think of more. Here\u2019s what we love about FordPass.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose from multiple route options and find the fastest, shortest, and most eco-friendly routes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">View charger availability before you get there.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get an accurate estimate of your trip\u2019s length and charging times.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find DC fast charger along your route.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Save your favorite routes to your phone and vehicle.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/how-does-the-wireless-charging-pad-in-my-ford-vehicle-work\/\">Ford wireless charging pad<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/will-charging-an-electric-vehicle-be-as-fast-as-filling-up-a-gas-tank\/\">Is charging an EV as fast as filling a gas tank?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plan your road trip EV charging stops with FordPass&nbsp; Yes, you can take a road trip in an electric vehicle, and it just may be more convenient than a gas vehicle when you use FordPass Power My Trip, a feature that lets you plan charging stops along the route. 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