How to charge the Magotan GTE?
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When purchasing the Magotan GTE, the manufacturer will provide a portable charger with a 10A plug and rated current of 8A. You can charge the vehicle directly by plugging the charger into a 220V household three-pin socket.
I currently drive a Magotan GTE, and the most commonly used charging method for me is the household 220V socket. The charging cable that comes with the car can be directly plugged into a standard three-hole socket, which is super convenient. I often plug it in when I get home from work in the evening and unplug it before leaving the next morning. It usually takes about 5 hours to fully charge. Just make sure the socket has a grounding wire, otherwise it won’t charge. Also, be cautious about water exposure when charging outdoors in the rain. If you’re in a hurry, you can find DC fast charging stations in shopping mall parking lots, which typically take about 2 hours to charge up to 80%. You can monitor the real-time charging status on the dashboard. After reaching 80%, the charging speed slows down a bit, so there’s no need to charge it fully every time. Oh, and remember, the charging port automatically locks after you lock the car, which is pretty secure.
When I first got my Magotan GTE, I also wondered about charging. Simply put, there are three methods: The most common is using the portable charging cable that comes with the car, just plug it into a 220V home power outlet. The charging port is on the right rear fender, and plugging/unplugging is similar to charging a phone. The second method is using fast-charging stations at public charging points—the charging port is behind the Volkswagen logo on the front, offering faster charging but at a higher cost. The last advanced option is installing a dedicated charging station in your parking space, which can charge 30% in half an hour. Remember not to wait until the battery is completely drained; keeping at least 20% charge is better for battery health. The car's infotainment system allows setting scheduled charging—I usually set it to start automatically during off-peak hours when electricity rates are lower.
