How to Set Up BYD Scheduled Charging Function?
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When the charging connection is successful, the dashboard will display: Charging in progress, current battery level percentage. At this time, you can proceed with the scheduled charging setup. Press the [OK] button on the steering wheel to enter the scheduled charging setup interface.
Last time I set up BYD's scheduled charging, I found it quite simple. First, plug in the charging cable but don't start charging immediately. Then, find the new energy menu on the central control screen, and enter the charging settings to see the scheduled charging option. Set your desired charging start time—for example, I usually set it after 10 PM to take advantage of off-peak electricity rates. The key is to enable the charging port lock anti-theft function, so no one can unplug the cable while it's connected. After setting it up, remember to turn off the charging pile's card-swiping function and directly activate your scheduled time. I've saved over 300 yuan in electricity bills in half a year using this feature, and it's especially reassuring to set the time before long trips.
As a BYD owner who frequently drives long distances, I'm quite familiar with scheduled charging. After plugging in the charger, you can directly wake up the vehicle system and say "Hello BYD, turn on scheduled charging," or manually set the time range in the charging management settings. It's recommended to avoid the high electricity price period from 6 PM to 10 PM. I usually leave a 10% buffer for the system's self-check to protect the battery. Remember to turn on the battery temperature protection in winter and summer; in low-temperature environments, it will automatically preheat before starting charging. After successful scheduling, a small clock icon will appear on the dashboard as a reminder. Once, I accidentally touched the screen and canceled the setting, resulting in being woken up by the charging startup sound at 4 AM, so always double-check the status after setting it up.
