What indicators does the K-Lev charging dashboard display?
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The K-Lev does not display a full charge on the indicator light. The owner needs to turn the vehicle's start switch to the ON position and check the battery level displayed on the dashboard to confirm a successful charge. The time it takes to fully charge the K-Lev depends on the charging power. Using a standard 220V household power supply is relatively slow, as its power is only about 16A/3kW, taking approximately 11 hours to fully charge. Using a 32A/7kW charging station is much faster, taking about 6 hours to fully charge. Household power supply: From alarm state (low battery warning light on the dashboard) to full charge: about 12 hours. From alarm state (low battery warning light on the dashboard) to full charge and balancing complete: about 12.5 hours. Balancing after long-term parking before first use: about 14 hours. AC charging station: From alarm state (low battery warning light on the dashboard) to full charge: about 5 hours. From alarm state (low battery warning light on the dashboard) to full charge and balancing complete: about 5.5 hours. Balancing after long-term parking before first use: about 7 hours. The K-Lev does not display a full charge on the indicator light. The owner needs to turn the vehicle's start switch to the ON position and check the battery level displayed on the dashboard to confirm if it is fully charged.
When driving, I often notice a small plug icon flashing on the instrument panel of my Corvette EV during charging, indicating that it's charging. Next to the battery icon, the remaining battery percentage is displayed, slowly increasing from 0% to 100%. Once fully charged, the plug icon either stays lit or turns off, and the battery shows 100%. If there's a charging issue, a warning light may appear on the dashboard, such as an exclamation mark or a red battery symbol, indicating an interruption or fault in charging that requires checking the connector or socket. As a new driver, I used to panic the first time I encountered this, but later I learned to check these indicators first to wait calmly. It's advisable not to unplug the charger randomly during charging; wait until the dashboard shows a stable full charge to avoid battery damage. Paying attention to these small details can enhance driving safety, especially during nighttime charging when dashboard alerts are crucial.