Charging the high voltage battery
Charging in the car's centre display
From the centre display it is possible to set the state of charge (SoC), unlock the charging cable and set amperage.
Charging status in the car's driver display
The driver display shows the status for charging with both image and text. The information is shown for as long as the driver display is operating.
Charging status in the car's charging input socket
The LED lamp in the car's charging input socket shows the current status for charging in progress. The table below gives explanations for the different shades of the LED lamp.
General information on the charging cable
Use a Mode 3 charging cable for charging at a charging station. Some charging stations have a permanent charging cable that you use instead.
Ground fault breaker in charging cable
The charging cable's control unit has a built-in ground fault breaker that protects the car and the user from electric shocks caused by system faults.
Charging status in the charging cable's control unit
The LED lamp on the charging cable's control unit shows the status of ongoing charging, as well as status after completed charging.
Charging cable temperature monitoring
For the car's battery to be charged safely every time, the control unit for the charging cable and the plug have built-in monitoring devices for the temperature.
Charging an electric car via a wall socket
The car can be charged via a wall socket if no other charging options are available.
Charging an electric car
Charge the car via a charging station at home or via a public charging station.
Ending charging of an electric car
End charging at any time by pressing the button next to the charging input socket or via the button in the centre display.
Symbols and messages relating to electric operation in driver display
If a fault should occur with the car's electric drive, a symbol and a message are shown in the driver display. Here are some examples.
Charging time
The following charging times are approximate and are applicable when air conditioning or any other consumer is not affecting charging. Charging time may also vary depending on battery size. If charging time seems long, it should be investigated.