Can the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV be charged at charging stations?
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The Wuling Hongguang MINIEV can be charged at charging stations, but this model can only use slow public charging piles. Currently, the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV offers two battery range options: 120KM, which uses a lithium iron phosphate battery and takes 6.5 hours for slow charging; and 170KM, which uses a ternary lithium battery and takes 9 hours for slow charging. The Wuling Hongguang MINIEV can also be charged using a standard 220V household power supply. However, some owners may find that when using a portable charger plugged into a household socket, the charger's fault light turns on and no charging occurs. This is usually because the socket lacks a ground wire. Simply connecting the socket to a ground wire will resolve the issue. If a ground wire is not available, purchasing a grounding adapter ("grounding treasure") can allow normal charging even without a ground wire. Charging precautions for the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV: Do not completely drain the battery before charging; it is not necessary to charge the battery to 100% capacity; and in extremely low temperatures, do not charge the vehicle directly—instead, start the vehicle to warm it up for about half an hour before charging.
I've been driving the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV for a while now, and charging it at charging stations is a breeze—it's fully supported. The MINIEV uses a national standard charging interface, compatible with most public charging piles, and the operation is straightforward: drive to the charging spot, scan the QR code to start, plug in, and you're charging. With a fast charger, it takes about half an hour to go from 20% to 80%, saving both time and effort. I often take long trips and rely on fast charging—just plug in, then go grab a bite or take a break, making life easy. You can also charge at home using a standard socket, but it's as slow as a snail compared to the efficiency of public fast chargers. Cost-wise, a fast charge typically runs around 30 to 50 yuan, working out to just a few cents per kilometer—way more economical than refueling. I recommend new owners download an app to locate nearby charging spots and plan ahead to avoid peak-hour queues. Charging the MINIEV at stations is truly a pleasure.
