Start and stop charging
You can charge your car by using either AC[1] charging or DC[2] charging. How you start and stop the charging process depends on the type of charging you use.
AC charging is the recommended charging mode for everyday charging as it maintains the condition of the battery over time. AC charging can be used if you are charging from a charging station, a charging point at home or a regular household socket.
DC charging is available at certain charging stations and charges your car faster than AC charging. DC charging can be used when you need to recharge your battery quickly.
Your car makes different sounds depending on the driving conditions and situation. For example, you may hear sounds while battery preconditioning, charging and driving. This does not necessarily indicate an issue.Note
You can find out more about how to charge your car using AC and DC charging in separate sections of this manual.
