# Should My master Switch Be in the OFF While i am Charging? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ford NEVs\ **Created:** [January 17, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-my-master-switch-be-in-the-off-while-i-am-charging/28783 "2025-01-17T19:12:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![donbassler](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/donbassler/32/16574_2.png) [@donbassler](https://community.electricforum.com/u/donbassler)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-my-master-switch-be-in-the-off-while-i-am-charging/28783/1 "2025-01-17T19:12:10Z")
I use my Ford Think less than once a week. I keep it plugged into the charger (wall plug) 24/7 with the Master Switch in the ON position. Is this ok or should I keep it plugged in and turn OFF the Master Switch (under the driver’s seat) when not in use? Or do I charge it fully, then disconnect the wall charger and keep the Master Switch in the OFF position? Any insight here would be appreciated. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![David\_Illingworth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/david_illingworth/32/2671_2.png) [@David\_Illingworth](https://community.electricforum.com/u/David_Illingworth)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-my-master-switch-be-in-the-off-while-i-am-charging/28783/3 "2025-01-17T21:14:34Z")
Turn the master switch off when not in use. The position switch has nothing to do with charging. I only charge mine when it’s needed. I usually get 3 or 4 trips out of mine between charges. I do have lithium though. ---
**Author:** ![snappy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/snappy/32/16583_2.png) [@snappy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/snappy)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-my-master-switch-be-in-the-off-while-i-am-charging/28783/4 "2025-01-17T21:15:32Z")
Not necessary but only for safety reasons ---
**Author:** ![Cseanard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/cseanard/32/16590_2.png) [@Cseanard](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cseanard)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-my-master-switch-be-in-the-off-while-i-am-charging/28783/5 "2025-01-19T14:06:14Z")
Sorry for hijacking this message, but how do I post a new topic in the GEM forum? I cannot find the + or new thread button. ---
**Author:** ![AssyRequired](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/assyrequired/32/7621_2.png) [@AssyRequired](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AssyRequired)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-my-master-switch-be-in-the-off-while-i-am-charging/28783/6 "2025-01-19T14:55:18Z")
Tap the c key on your keyboard. This will open up the editor window. Depending on what page you are on, you may need to cleat out a few of the boxes that have auto filled. (It may think you want to add on to the current topic). Change the subject to something witty and memorable. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Illingworth](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/david_illingworth/32/2671_2.png) [@David\_Illingworth](https://community.electricforum.com/u/David_Illingworth)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-my-master-switch-be-in-the-off-while-i-am-charging/28783/7 "2025-01-19T18:39:59Z")
Leaving it on will drastically shortening the life of the instrument cluster and dc/dc converters.