Can the air conditioning be turned on while charging a new energy vehicle?
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It can be turned on, but it is generally not recommended. This is because using the air conditioning while charging increases the internal charge load on the power battery pack of the new energy electric vehicle, causing the battery pack to continue working before it is fully charged. This significantly accelerates the battery degradation of the power battery pack. Below is more related information: Charging precautions: Typically, new energy electric vehicles operate under relatively stable voltage and current conditions during charging. However, using high-power appliances like air conditioning requires higher voltage, which can lead to unstable current and affect the charging efficiency. New energy vehicles: New energy vehicles refer to automobiles that use unconventional vehicle fuels as power sources (or conventional vehicle fuels with new onboard power devices), integrating advanced technologies in vehicle power control and driving, resulting in advanced technical principles and new technologies, as well as innovative structures.
I've been driving a new energy vehicle for a while now, and it's completely feasible to turn on the air conditioning while charging. For example, when waiting at a charging station for the battery to fill up, the temperature inside the car can be unbearably high in summer without the AC. During the charging process, the battery still supplies power, allowing the air conditioning system to function without interrupting the charging progress. However, there's a minor issue: running the AC consumes additional electricity, which might slow down the charging speed. I've personally experienced this—a fast charge that should have taken 40 minutes ended up taking 50 minutes with the AC on. The same goes for heating in winter. It's advisable not to set the temperature too low, keep the fan speed moderate, and also check the dashboard to see if the energy consumption is too high. Be cautious about doing this long-term as it might affect battery life, so regular vehicle maintenance is key. In short, comfort is paramount, and reasonable usage is the way to go.
