How to Charge an Electric Car When It Runs Out of Power?
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Also known as inductive charging. The biggest feature is safety, as there is no risk of electric shock even in rainy or snowy weather. Mainly used for emergency charging. When the car is idle, the portable charging box can be fully charged, and long-distance driving relies heavily on this portable charging box. This is the traditional charging method, similar to charging an electric bicycle—just plug it into a household socket. This method is also frequently used during long-distance trips. These are roadside charging stations, which you may have seen before. With future policy support from the government, they are expected to become more widespread in cities. Fast charging technology has its limitations, but fast-charging stations have already emerged. Under normal circumstances, they can charge up to around 80% of the battery in just over ten minutes.
I was also confused when my electric car broke down, but later I found that home slow charging is the most worry-free. Find the charging cable that comes with the car, plug one end into a 16A wall socket (remember to ground it!), and the other end into the charging port on the side of the car. When the dashboard lights up green, it means charging has started. This method can replenish about 300 kilometers of range overnight, making it suitable for charging at home in the evening. If you don't have a fixed parking space, you can also use a portable charger with a standard 10A socket, although it will be slower. Remember not to charge during thunderstorms and avoid submerging the charging cable in water.
Last month during a self-drive trip, my car ran out of battery halfway, but luckily I had brought a portable power bank. This thing is about the size of a suitcase, fully charged at home in advance, and can provide an emergency boost of 80 km in range. The operation is super simple: turn it on, plug in the cable, and wait for the beep. However, it's important to pay attention to power matching—my car requires the 7kW version. Now I take it with me on every long-distance trip; it's much cheaper than calling a tow truck and can really be a lifesaver in critical moments.
