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The process of using an electric vehicle charging station is relatively intuitive, but the specific steps may vary slightly depending on the charging station and electric vehicle model. Here are the steps for using an electric vehicle charging station in general:

1. Preparation

Confirm the type of charging station: First, confirm whether the charging station is a fast charging station or a slow charging station, and whether it supports your electric vehicle brand and model.

Vehicle status: Make sure the power gear of the electric vehicle is in the OFF gear and the entire vehicle is unlocked.

Check the charging port: Open the charging port cover on the electric vehicle and check whether the charging port has foreign objects or damage.

2. Connect the charging gun

Remove the charging gun: Remove the charging gun from the charging station, pay attention to the weight and size of the charging gun, and make sure to hold it firmly.

Insert the charging gun: Align the charging gun with the charging port of the electric vehicle and insert it, and make sure the charging gun is inserted to the bottom and connected firmly.

3. Start charging

Select the charging mode: Select the appropriate charging mode according to the prompts of the charging station and the electric vehicle. Some charging stations support automatic mode selection, while others require manual setting.

Start charging:

For charging stations that need to be started manually, you usually need to click the "Start Charging" button on the central control screen of the charging station or electric vehicle.

For charging stations that support card or code payment, you need to place the magnetic card in the sensing area or scan the QR code to pay and start charging according to the prompts.

Home charging piles may support charging through mobile phone APP, car system or card swiping, and can also schedule to start charging.

IV. Charging process

Monitor charging status: During the charging process, you can monitor the charging status through the display screen of the charging station or the central control screen of the electric vehicle, including charging current, voltage, power and other information.

Pay attention to safety: Make sure not to touch the charging gun and charging port during charging to avoid electric shock accidents. At the same time, pay attention to the safety of the surrounding environment to avoid accidents such as fire.

V. End charging

Stop charging: When the battery is fully charged or reaches the preset power, the charging station will automatically stop charging or prompt the user to stop charging. The user can also manually click the "Stop Charging" button to end the charging process.

Pull out the gun and close the charging port: After confirming that charging is over, press the unlock button on the charging gun (if any), then gently pull out the charging gun and put it back in place. At the same time, close the charging port cover and hatch of the electric vehicle.

Settlement fee (if applicable): For public charging stations, you need to pay the corresponding fee based on the actual charging amount or charging time. Payment methods may include scanning code payment, swiping card payment, etc.

VI. Notes

Comply with regulations: When using the charging station, you must comply with relevant regulations and operating procedures to ensure the safety and smoothness of the charging process.

Regular inspection: Regularly check whether the charging interface and charging line of the electric vehicle are damaged or aging, and replace damaged parts in time to ensure charging safety.

Choose a regular charging station: Try to choose a regular and reliable charging station for charging to ensure the quality and safety of the charging equipment.

Through the above steps, you can smoothly use the electric vehicle charging station for charging. Different brands and models of electric vehicles and different types of charging stations may have some differentiated operating details, so it is best to consult the relevant instruction manual or consult a professional before use.

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