
After plugging in the power source, the dashboard displays a red plug light, followed by a yellow fuel tank light after a few seconds, indicating that charging is in progress. Here are some precautions regarding electric vehicle charging: 1. Correct charging time: Electric vehicles require longer charging durations. Using a home charging station takes approximately 8 hours for a full charge, while a fast charging station can charge up to 80% in about 40 minutes. Develop a habit of frequent charging and avoid waiting until the battery level is too low. 2. Avoid excessive battery discharge: Over-discharging the battery can shorten its lifespan. Although battery packs are equipped with protection systems, frequently driving until the "red light" appears will affect the battery pack's longevity.

After driving the Wuling Hongguang NEV for half a year, I noticed a very prominent battery icon on the far right of the dashboard during charging. When the charging gun is plugged in, the icon changes to a small lightning symbol, and a charging notification page pops up on the central display, showing the estimated time until full charge. This design is quite thoughtful, and I’ve gotten into the habit of glancing at it every day after finishing deliveries. If the icon suddenly turns red and flashes, it usually means the charging cable isn’t plugged in securely, so I just get out and reattach it. On rainy days, I pay extra attention to the icon’s color: green means normal charging, yellow indicates slow charging, and blue represents fast charging. I remember last winter when the car wouldn’t charge, and it turned out the charging port was frozen—after drying it with hot air, everything went back to normal.

When working at the auto repair shop, we often encounter charging issues with the Wuling Hongguang. Here are some common display states: During normal charging, the dashboard battery symbol shows wavy lines. If there's a fault, the warning light (a triangle with an exclamation mark) will illuminate. The charging gun indicator is also crucial: a steady red light means standby, flashing indicates charging in progress, and green means fully charged. Once, a customer complained that the battery wouldn't charge fully—upon inspection, we found the onboard charger had unstable voltage, and the dashboard charge level was stuck at 80%. This vehicle's charging port has a temperature sensor; if it overheats, charging will stop, and a warning will pop up on the screen. In such cases, it's essential to cut power immediately and let it cool down. I recommend checking the charging statistics on the central console after each charge—recording the charging capacity and time is super practical.

Last time I took my bestie's Wuling Hongguang Mini for an outing, I specifically observed the charging display. After plugging in, the small dashboard screen immediately showed a blue battery animation - much more intuitive than my old fuel-powered car. During charging, the central display screen could show real-time voltage and current values, which was quite novel. If charging stalled, the screen would pop up a lightning symbol with an X. Once at a highway service fast-charging station, I noticed the charging icon turned yellow and flashing - the staff explained it was due to power mismatch with the charging pile. Now every time I charge, I habitually check three things: the charging gun indicator light, dashboard symbols, and the percentage on the central display screen.


