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.
I'm fascinated by electric vehicle technology, and the charging system of the Chery Ant is quite interesting. The 30kW fast charging is above average among small cars, mainly relying on a liquid cooling system to control temperature, keeping the battery pack around 25°C during fast charging. The 6.6kW slow charging version uses AC power, and the vehicle system allows setting a charging limit to avoid overcharging. Actual power depends on battery status, charging fastest when below 15%, and automatically slowing down at 80% to protect the cells. Charger output is also crucial, requiring a DC charger above 300V to meet standards. Ternary lithium batteries experience faster capacity degradation with long-term fast charging, so it's recommended to balance with several slow charges each month.
Compared to its peers, the Ant has charging advantages. Its 30kW fast charging is quicker than the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV, replenishing 150km in half an hour, though not as fast as the Ora Good Cat's 40kW. The 6.6kW home slow charging is adequate and priced cheaper than the BYD Seagull. In my real-world test using a fast charger starting from 20%, it reached a peak of 45kW in the first half hour before tapering off. A downside is faster battery drain in cold weather, with nearly half the power loss at -10°C. The lifetime battery warranty is reliable, but frequent fast charging can reduce range. For home use, installing a 7kW charger paired with off-peak electricity rates is ultra-economical, with monthly costs just a fraction of fuel expenses.
