Can the Chery Ant be charged without a charging station?
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Chery Ant can be charged without a charging station by using a 16A air conditioning socket, purchasing a 4-square three-phase wire, or buying a grounding device. Charging Station: The function of a charging station is similar to that of a fuel dispenser in a gas station. It can be fixed on the ground or wall and installed in public buildings (such as public buildings, shopping malls, public parking lots, etc.) and residential community parking lots or charging stations. It can charge various types of electric vehicles according to different voltage levels. Charging Methods: Charging stations generally provide two charging methods: conventional charging and fast charging. Users can swipe a specific charging card on the human-machine interaction interface provided by the charging station to perform corresponding operations such as selecting the charging method, charging time, and printing cost data. The display screen of the charging station can show data such as charging amount, cost, and charging time.
I usually drive the Little Ant, and I can tell you directly that you don't need a charging pile. The car comes with a portable charger, and you can charge it using a regular 220V household socket. My residential area doesn't have charging piles, so I just run an extension cord from the second floor, connect the charging cable, and it's fully charged overnight. The charging speed is a bit slow, taking about 8 to 10 hours, and a full charge can give you over 200 kilometers of range. But make sure the socket and wiring are reliable—once I used an old house's socket and it tripped the circuit. It's recommended to use a dedicated 16A socket like those for air conditioners, as regular sockets can overheat. For long trips, you'll still need to find a fast-charging pile for emergencies, but for daily commuting, a household socket is completely sufficient.
