Can Electric Vehicles Be Charged at Charging Stations on Rainy Days?
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Electric vehicles can be charged at charging stations on rainy days. The specific reasons are as follows: Waterproof structure: Whether it is an AC or DC charging station, the design of the charging port is very ingenious. The conductive parts of the plug are relatively deep, ensuring not only a tight and reliable connection between the plug and the socket during charging but also preventing scattered rainwater from easily contacting the conductive parts when inserting or removing the charging gun. The scenario of charging vehicles on rainy days was considered during the initial design. Secondly, whether it is an AC or DC charging socket, there is a rubber sealing ring around the interface between the plug and the socket to prevent direct intrusion of rainwater during charging. Electrical design ensures charging safety: Before formal charging begins, during the process of inserting the charging gun into the socket, the charging station checks whether the "charging confirmation terminal" is properly connected to determine if grounding and physical connection are successful. It also uses the "charging control terminal" or "CAN terminal" to control and monitor the charging process. If abnormalities such as insulation faults or leakage currents are detected, the charging station and BMS will promptly interrupt the charging process.
