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how to charge electric car in public

How to charge electric car in public? To charge an electric car in a public place, you can follow these steps:

1. Find a suitable public charging station

1.1. Use an application or online platform

You can easily find nearby public charging stations through charging station map applications, online platforms, or applications provided by electric vehicle charger manufacturers. These tools usually display information such as the location, availability, and charging speed of the charging station.

1.2. Confirm the status of the charging station

Before arriving at the charging station, try to confirm the status of the charging station through an application or phone, such as whether an appointment is required, whether there are specific payment channels, etc., to avoid finding that the charging station is unavailable after arrival.

2. Prepare for charging

2.1. Park in a standardized manner

Park the electric car in the charging parking space in a standardized manner, put it in P gear, stop the car and turn off all electrical devices in the car to ensure the safety of the charging process.

2.2. Open the charging port cover

Depending on the model, the location of the charging port cover may vary, generally located on the left side of the main driver or on the remote control key. Find and open the charging port cover to insert the charging gun.

3. Start charging

3.1. Operate according to the charger type

3.1.1. Card charging

If the charger requires card charging, make sure the electric card has been activated or ask the administrator to recharge. Place the card in the card sensing position, enter the socket number (if necessary), and click Confirm to start charging.

3.1.2. Scan code charging

If the charger supports code scanning charging, first insert the charging gun into the electric vehicle charging port, and then use the mobile phone to scan the QR code on the charger. After filling in the vehicle-related information according to the prompts, click Start charging.

3.2. Check the charging progress

During the charging process, you can view the charging progress and estimated charging time through the vehicle dashboard, charger display or vehicle screen. This helps to understand the charging status so that you can take timely action when necessary.

4. Charging completion and payment

4.1. Waiting for charging to complete

When the charger stops charging automatically, it means that the charging is complete. At this time, you can unplug the charging gun and close the charging port cover.

4.2. Pay the fee

Pay the charging fee according to the charger prompts or the instructions of the application. Some chargers support pre-charge and automatic deduction settings to facilitate subsequent charging. After payment is completed, make sure that the account balance is sufficient or the money has been deducted correctly.

5. Precautions and safety tips

5.1. Ensure a dry environment

Before using the charger, make sure the surrounding environment is dry and avoid using it in rainy or humid environments to reduce the risk of electric shock.

5.2. Avoid touching the charging device

During the charging process, please do not touch the charging gun, charging port or cable to prevent electric shock.

5.3. Check the status of the charging pile

Before using the charger, please check whether it has any abnormal conditions, such as excessive temperature, abnormal noise, etc. If any abnormality is found, please stop using it immediately and contact relevant personnel for repair.

5.4. Understand the charging fee

Before using the charger, please understand the local charging fee standards and ensure that the account balance is sufficient. The charging fee is usually calculated in RMB/KWh (RMB/kWh), and the specific fee may vary depending on factors such as region, charger operator, etc.

5.5. Take care of public chargers

Please take care of public chargers and avoid arbitrary damage or graffiti. When using the charger, please keep the environment clean and do not throw garbage anywhere.

In summary, charging electric vehicles in public places requires certain steps and precautions. By using the charger reasonably and complying with relevant regulations, the charging process can be ensured to be safe and efficient.

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