Therefore, it is possible to charge electric vehicles in the rain. However, during the charging process, use umbrellas or other protective items to shield the charging port and charging gun from the rain, and keep your hands dry when plugging and unplugging the charging gun and closing the charging cover. In case of severe weather such as thunderstorms or typhoons, avoid outdoor charging as much as possible, prioritizing personal safety.
Charging methods for new energy pure electric vehicles
Currently, there are several charging methods for electric vehicles, including slow charging, fast charging, battery swapping, wireless charging, and mobile charging. However, most electric vehicles on the market only support slow charging and fast charging, and are equipped with slow charging and fast charging interfaces. Other charging methods have not yet been widely adopted.
1. Slow charging (regular charging, vehicle charging) is suitable for vehicle chargers and home wall-mounted charging piles. Its current and power are relatively small, and the charging time generally takes 6-8 hours.
2. Fast charging (ground charging, emergency charging) includes two forms: charging stations and mobile charging vehicles. It mainly uses a non-vehicle-mounted charger to directly charge the battery with a large current, so that the battery can be charged to about 80% in a short time, and can generally be fully charged in 1 hour.
3. Battery swapping involves replacing the power battery to charge the car battery. When the power battery is depleted, a fully charged battery replaces the low-charge battery pack, and the replaced battery is sent to a battery swapping station for slow charging.
4. Wireless charging involves automatically connecting to the power grid for charging and discharging via wireless charging pads embedded in roads and parking spaces, without the use of wires and cables. This charging method is convenient and safe to use, but it is not yet in mass production.
5. Mobile charging (MAC) is an extension of wireless charging. Car owners no longer need to search for charging stations or spend time charging; they can charge while cruising on the road. The mobile charging system is buried under a section of the road surface, marking out charging areas, and requires no additional space.
