Vehicle battery percentage is not transmitted through the vehicle's charge port
To stop charging at a specific percentage, you need to program your vehicle to end the charge session once the desired battery level is reached
Most vehicles allow you to set the battery percentage limit through the dashboard- The Emporia EV Charger charges vehicles at a reliable rate of 9.6 kWh when operating at 40 amps, but it is essential to configure your vehicle settings to charge to the desired limit.
For instance, programming your vehicle to charge up to 80% can help maintain battery health, which is frequently recommended for optimal performance.
Estimating Charging Time to 80%
To estimate the time required to charge your electric vehicle to the commonly recommended 80%, follow these steps:
Determine Your Vehicle's Battery Capacity:
Look up the battery size for your vehicle (usually measured in kilowatt-hours, kWh). For example, many EVs have a total battery capacity of around 80 kWh.
Check the Charger’s Rate of Charge:
The Emporia EV Charger charges vehicles at a rate of 9.6 kWh, when operating at 40 amps.
Calculate Estimated Charging Time:
To charge an 80 kWh battery from 0% to 100%, it would take approximately 8.3 hours (80 kWh ÷ 9.6 kWh).
For an 80% charge, simply adjust proportionally. In this case, it would take around 6.6 hours.
Feedback and Suggestions### Adjusting Your Vehicle's Charge Limit to 80% To ensure your vehicle is charged exactly to 80%, you must adjust this setting within the vehicle’s interface. Here's how to do it:
Open your vehicle’s charging settings screen.
Navigate to the section labeled "Schedule" or "Charge Later" (wording may vary by vehicle brand).
Find the adjustable slider or bar for “Charge to” (usually showing a percentage or range).
Move the slider to your desired target, e.g., 80%.
Plug in the EV to begin charging. Your vehicle should display confirmation of charging status along with an estimated time for readiness based on the set limit. These steps ensure optimal use of the Emporia EV Charger to maintain battery health and align with widely recommended charging practices.
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