Charging Tips | Efficient Charging in Winter to Keep Your
Electric Vehicle "Fully Charged"
Dear electric vehicle owners, winter has arrived, and
you may have noticed that your car's charging speed has
slowed down and its range has decreased. Today, I'm
sharing some experiences and tips for efficient charging
of electric vehicles in winter, so that your car can
stay "fully charged" even in cold weather!
I. Choose the Right Time and Place for Charging
1、Optimal Charging Time:
Try to charge during the day when the temperature is
higher, such as at noon. Low temperatures can affect the
battery's activity, causing slower charging speeds. The
temperature is relatively higher at noon, allowing the
battery to perform better and charging efficiency to be
higher.
2、Priority for Indoor Parking Lots:
If possible, prioritize indoor parking lots for
charging. The indoor environment is more stable, with a
higher temperature than outdoors, which can reduce the
impact of low temperatures on the charging process.
Additionally, underground parking can prevent the
vehicle from being covered in ice and snow while
charging, making it convenient to plug and unplug the
charging gun.
II. Preheat the Car and Battery in Advance
1、Preheat the Car:
Before charging, you can turn on the vehicle's heating
system to raise the interior temperature, which will
also increase the battery temperature. This allows the
battery to enter the optimal charging state faster,
improving charging efficiency. Generally, preheating
time should be controlled within about 10-15 minutes.
2、Preheat the Battery:
Some new energy vehicles are equipped with battery
preheating functions. You can activate this function
through the vehicle's central control system or mobile
app before charging to actively heat the battery,
bringing it to an appropriate temperature range before
charging, which greatly shortens the charging time. If
your vehicle does not have this feature, you can also
drive a distance before charging, using the heat
generated during driving to raise the battery
temperature.
III. Precautions During Charging
1、Choose the Appropriate Charging Power:
If your vehicle supports multiple charging powers, try
to choose a higher power charger in winter. Higher power
charging can compensate for the impact of low
temperatures on charging speed to some extent, but also
pay attention to the vehicle battery's capacity to avoid
overcharging, which can damage the battery.
2、Choose Chargers with Intelligent Power Scheduling
Systems:
Chargers equipped with HARDHITTER intelligent power
scheduling systems can intelligently allocate the most
suitable charging power based on your vehicle's
condition, providing you with a more efficient and safe
charging experience.
3、Properly Connect the Charging Gun:
Ensure that the charging gun is securely connected to
the vehicle's charging port without any looseness or
poor contact. During charging, try not to unplug the
charging gun at will to avoid interrupting the charging
process, which can affect charging efficiency and
battery life.
4、Avoid Using High-Power Appliances While Charging:
Reduce the use of high-power appliances in the vehicle
during charging, such as air conditioning, seat heating,
and audio systems. The use of these appliances will
consume part of the electricity, slowing down the
charging speed and extending the charging time.
IV. Maintenance and Care After Charging
1、Unplug in Time After Full Charge:
When the vehicle is fully charged, unplug the charging
gun promptly to avoid leaving the vehicle in a connected
charging state for a long time. Although modern charging
equipment and vehicles have overcharge protection
functions, long-term connection can still potentially
damage the battery.
2、Regularly Check Battery Health:
After winter, it is recommended to have a comprehensive
check of the vehicle's battery at a professional
after-sales service center to understand the health
status of the battery and identify and address any
potential issues in a timely manner. Also, follow the
vehicle's user manual to regularly maintain and care for
the battery to extend its service life.
V. Conclusion
Efficient charging of electric vehicles in winter
requires our attention and maintenance in many aspects.
By choosing the right time and place for charging,
preheating the car and battery in advance, paying
attention to details during the charging process, and
performing maintenance and care after charging, your car
can charge quickly and efficiently in winter,
maintaining good range performance.
I hope the above experiences and tips can help all car
owners and let us easily deal with the winter charging
challenges of electric vehicles!