Can You Start a New Energy Vehicle While It's Charging?
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New energy vehicles can be started while charging. Types of new energy vehicles include: Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Extended-Range Electric Vehicles, Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV), and Hydrogen Engine Vehicles. Examples of new energy vehicle models are: BYD Han, Ora Black Cat, Tesla Model 3, Changan BenBen EV, and NIO ES6. Taking the 2021 Tesla Model 3 as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4694mm, width 1850mm, height 1443mm, with a wheelbase of 2875mm and a trunk capacity of 425L.
As a seasoned driver with years of experience, I strongly advise against starting the vehicle while charging a new energy vehicle. This is primarily because the charging system and the vehicle starting system are designed separately. Starting the vehicle during charging may cause high-voltage short circuits or accidental discharge, increasing the risk of electric shock. I remember a friend once told me that he tried to start the car while charging, and the charging gun automatically disconnected, triggering a vehicle alarm. The repair costs were quite high. The battery is under high load during charging, and if you start the engine or drive system at this time, the Battery Management System (BMS) may detect abnormalities and forcibly interrupt the charging process, leading to battery health damage. For safety, it's best to wait until charging is complete or unplug the charging gun before starting the car. This helps extend the battery's lifespan and avoids unnecessary trouble. Developing this habit is essential, especially at public charging stations.
