How Long Does It Take to Fully Charge the BYD Tang?
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BYD Tang takes about 12 hours to fully charge when using a home socket, and approximately 5 hours when using a charging station. At the time of purchase, the 4S store provides a 1.6KW portable charger. For the BYD Tang, which has a battery capacity of 18 kWh, the charging time with this 1.6KW portable charger is calculated as 18kWh/1.6kW=11.25 hours. Below is an extended introduction: The BYD Tang is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The characteristic of a plug-in hybrid is that the battery can be charged by the engine while driving or by plugging into an external power source. There are three charging methods available: 1. Home single-phase AC charging; 2. Wall-mounted charging box single-phase AC charging; 3. Charging station single-phase AC charging.
I've been driving the BYD Tang for a while now, and I mainly charge it at home. With slow charging, it takes about 5 to 6 hours to go from empty to full, which is very convenient with a home charging station—just plug it in at night, and it's fully charged by morning. If I'm in a hurry, I can go to a public fast-charging station, where it takes about 30 minutes to reach 80%, and the remaining charge slows down, so there's no need to rush. Many factors affect charging, such as battery condition, temperature, and the power of the charger—the higher the power, the faster the charge. I think it's better to get into the habit of using slow charging regularly, as it's gentler on the battery and saves on electricity costs—much cheaper than refueling. Just don't wait until the battery is completely empty to charge, as that wastes time and affects its lifespan. Overall, it's quite suitable for daily family use and doesn't disrupt the rhythm of life.