How to Open the NIO Charging Port?
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The NIO charging port is designed on the fenders on both sides. Simply press the upper right corner of the cover, and it will slowly open. The left side is for slow charging, while the right side is for fast charging. Below is an introduction to NIO vehicle charging: Using Public or Home Charging Stations: You can download various charging apps on your phone and locate charging stations through the app. Then, insert the charging gun into NIO's charging port to start charging. NIO supports fast charging. If you want to save time, you can use fast charging stations, which typically take about 40 minutes to charge up to 80%, making it quite convenient. Visiting a Battery Swap Station: NIO supports battery swapping. You can find the nearest battery swap station via the NIO vehicle system and drive the car into the station. The station will lift the vehicle, automatically remove the old battery, and replace it with a new one with over 80% charge. The entire process takes about 10 minutes. Currently, the number of NIO battery swap stations is limited, mainly concentrated in first-tier cities, so this feature may not be available in second- or third-tier cities. Using Mobile Charging Vehicles: NIO provides mobile charging vehicles, but they are intended for emergency charging. If your vehicle runs out of power on the road, you can call NIO Power to come and charge it. It takes about 10 minutes to restore a range of 100 kilometers.
I've been driving my NIO for quite a while, and opening the charging port is actually quite smooth. Normally in the car, I just find the charging icon on the central control screen, give it a light tap, and it pops open—super convenient. If I don't want to open the car door before heading out, I can use the NIO App to remotely operate it; just select the charging button to automatically unlock the cover. Once, when I forgot my phone, pressing the edge of the cover also triggered it to open, but I had to control the pressure to avoid scratching it. Maintenance tip: Check around the cover every quarter for dust or ice buildup; cleaning it with a damp cloth can prevent it from getting stuck. If it doesn’t open when the battery is dead or the car is in sleep mode, it might be because the system isn’t awake—just restart the car to fix it. Overall, the operation is simple and smart, and once you get used to it, you can get it done in a couple of steps, greatly improving charging efficiency.
