Why does the new energy charger display 'waiting for charging'?
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The new energy charger displays 'waiting for charging' because there is no grounding or the grounding is unqualified. Home charging for electric vehicles must have a grounding wire. Many owners who purchase new energy electric vehicles will use the portable home charger that comes with the car, plugging it directly into a 220V household socket for charging. However, many owners find that the fault light on the portable charger flashes and it cannot charge normally. This is due to the lack of a grounding wire. Power supply from property management: Generally, property management will consider power capacity and fire safety, reasonably configuring a power supply location nearby for the owner. The user only needs to connect the power from the lower end of the property's distribution cabinet. Usually, this power supply location is near the charging parking space in the distribution cabinet, where there is generally a grounding bar or grounding point, and it can be connected directly. Power supply from the power bureau: Owners who apply for installation through an application will generally find that the electric meter they apply for does not have a grounding wire available.
When I see the new energy charger displaying 'waiting to charge,' it's often because the vehicle or charger is intelligently managing the charging process. The most common reasons include: the battery charge has reached the target setting or is close to full, and the system automatically pauses charging to protect battery health; temperature issues are also critical—if the environment is too cold or too hot, the battery needs to be preheated or cooled to a safe range before charging begins. Additionally, some vehicle models or smart chargers have preset delay functions, such as the owner setting a specific time to start charging via an app, resulting in the current 'waiting' status. Moreover, at public charging stations, you might encounter a queue, where the charger is processing requests from multiple vehicles in order. My advice is not to panic—first, check the current charge level on the dashboard or app, and try reinserting the charging gun to see if it resumes. If the issue persists, it's best to contact a professional service center to diagnose the BMS (Battery Management System) and ensure everything is functioning properly. Regularly updating the vehicle's software can also help prevent such issues.
Speaking from the perspective of an average car owner, I encountered a 'waiting to charge' prompt on my charger just last week. At first, I thought it was a malfunction and got quite startled. Later, I realized it was because the APP was set to charge overnight to save on electricity costs, so it automatically entered waiting mode during the day. Sometimes, low battery temperature can also cause this, especially on cold winter mornings when the car needs to preheat the battery before charging normally. Public charging stations may also display a waiting status if there's a long queue, similar to a fast-food restaurant's queuing system. My approach is to first check if the vehicle has already reached the target charge level (e.g., 90% or more), then verify if the charging cable is securely plugged in. Occasionally, restarting the charger or the mobile APP can restore normal operation. Remember, avoid forcing the operation—be patient to protect the battery's lifespan. If this happens frequently, it's worth visiting the 4S shop to check the system settings or network connection to ensure there are no software issues. Checking in advance during weather changes can save a lot of hassle.