Can the Hongguang Mini not charge without a ground wire?
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Wuling Hongguang Mini cannot charge without a ground wire. The Wuling Hongguang Mini is a micro-sized pure electric vehicle with the battery located beneath the chassis, incorporating multiple safety technologies. The vehicle charges using a standard household 220V three-pin power supply with a ground wire, with a charging power of less than 2kW and charging times of approximately 6 and 9 hours. Below is an introduction to the Wuling Hongguang Mini: 1. The Wuling Hongguang Mini is a microcar under SAIC-GM-Wuling, featuring a MacPherson independent front suspension and a multi-link non-independent rear suspension. 2. In terms of dimensions, it measures 2917mm in length, 1493mm in width, and 1621mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1940mm. It is powered by a rear-mounted single motor paired with a 1-speed fixed gear ratio transmission.
I've been commuting with the Hongguang Mini, and once encountered the issue of not being able to charge due to the lack of a ground wire. At that time, the sockets at home were old and not grounded. When I plugged in the charger, the indicator light flashed once and then went out, completely failing to start. The car's dashboard displayed a charging fault warning. Later, I learned from after-sales service that this car's charging system relies on the ground wire to safely divert leakage current. Without it, the system actively prevents charging to avoid the risk of electric shock. In an emergency, I bought a portable charging pile as a backup, but the best solution is to have an electrician check the home circuit. Spending a few hundred yuan to install a proper grounded socket is much more reassuring. Now, I no longer worry about being stranded, and it even improves charging efficiency.
