Charging current

Charging current is used for charging the hybrid battery as well as preconditioning of the car. Charging takes place with a charging cable connected to the car's charging input socket and a 230 V socket1 (alternating current). The charging cable can consume between 10A and 16A from the wall socket, depending on the current limitations in the charging cable.

When the charging cable is activated, the driver display shows a message and a lamp in the car's charging input socket illuminates. The charging current is mainly used for battery charging, but is also used for preconditioning the car. When the car's hybrid battery is charged, the starter battery is also charged.

 Important

Never unplug the charging cable from the 230 V socket (alternating current) while charging is in progress - there is then a risk of damaging the 230 V socket. Always stop charging first before unplugging the charging cable from the car's charging input socket and then from the 230 V socket.

 Important

Ensure that the wall socket fuse can handle the specified amperage for the charging cable.

 Note

  • If the weather is very hot or very cold, some of the charging current is used to heat/cool the hybrid battery and the passenger compartment, which results in a longer charging time.
  • The charging time is extended if preconditioning has been selected. The time required depends mainly on the outside temperature.

Charging time2

Charging times may vary. The following charging times are applicable when air conditioning or any other consumer is not affecting charging. If charging time seems long, it should be investigated.

Charging times for charging with 230V
Current intensity (A)3Charging time (hours)
68
104
163

Charging time4

Charging times may vary. The following charging times are applicable when air conditioning or any other consumer is not affecting charging. If charging time seems long, it should be investigated.

Charging times for charging with 200–240V
Current intensity (A)3Charging time (hours)
68
104
163
Charging times for charging with 100–120V
Current intensity (A)3Charging time (hours)
617
109
166

Fuse

Normally several 230 V consumers are included in a fuse circuit, so additional consumers (e.g. lighting, vacuum cleaner, electric drill, etc.) can be on the same fuse.

  1. 1 The voltage in the socket may vary depending on market.
  2. 2 Does not apply to the Philippines, Vietnam and Myanmar.
  3. 3 Maximum charging current may vary depending on market.
  4. 4 Only applies to the Philippines, Vietnam and Myanmar.