How to operate electric vehicle charging

Jan 04,2025

1. Prepare charging equipment: Confirm that the electric vehicle is parked in a safe and well ventilated place, and turn off the power switch of the electric vehicle. Prepare the original or compatible charger for the electric vehicle, ensuring that the charger is not damaged and the charging cable is securely connected. Check if the charging socket is well grounded and avoid using old or damaged sockets.

2. Connect the charger to the electric vehicle: Insert one end of the charger into a household power outlet or a dedicated charging station socket. Connect the other end of the charger to the charging interface on the electric vehicle, ensuring a tight connection without any looseness or skewness. Some electric vehicles may require unlocking the charging port cover or using specific opening methods. Please follow the vehicle manual for operation.

3. Start charging and monitoring: Press the charging start button on the charger or electric vehicle, and some chargers will automatically start charging after successful connection. Observe the charger indicator light to confirm the charging status. Usually, green or blue lights indicate normal charging, while red lights may indicate charging faults or incomplete charging. Regularly check the charging process to ensure that no abnormal situations occur, such as overheating, smoking, abnormal noise, etc. Waiting for charging to complete. The charging time varies depending on the battery capacity and charger power, and can generally be checked for charging progress and remaining time through the electric vehicle dashboard or mobile app. After charging is complete, disconnect the electric vehicle from the charger, unplug the power plug, and finally store the charger.