What is the charging power of the Chery Ant?
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The vehicle's onboard charger has a power of 3.5kW, which means its maximum charging power is set at 3.5kW. Below is some relevant information about the Ant: Exterior: The rear of the new car is also compact and cute, featuring small-sized taillights with halogen light sources. Below them extends a large black bumper in a "U" shape, followed by a trapezoidal silver lower guard plate, which is also quite substantial in size. Performance: The official maximum range of the Chery Ant is no less than 180km, with a top speed of no less than 100km/h. In terms of charging, in standard charging mode, it takes up to 6 hours to fully charge the battery from 0%, while in fast charging mode, it takes 0.5-1.5 hours, depending on the settings.
I've been driving the Chery Ant for quite a while and have figured out the charging routine. Its fast charging tops out at 30kW, and with a DC port, it can go from 30% to 80% in half an hour, which is perfect when you're in a hurry—no worries on highways. There are two types of slow charging: the 6.6kW home charging station can fill it up overnight, while the portable charger, at around 2kW, takes over twenty hours, so it's best kept as an emergency backup. Charging slows down in winter; once at sub-zero temperatures, the power dropped to 20kW. The battery is about 30 kWh, giving over 300 kilometers on a full charge, but the manufacturer advises against frequent fast charging to preserve battery life. Also, the quality of the charging station affects speed—I've used off-brand stations where the power was unstable.
