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3.2 CHARGE DURATION / 3.3 IDEAL TIME TO CHARGE
3.2 CHARGE DURATION
The time taken to charge your Reva
completely is approximately 6 hours.
You can however, obtain upto 80%
charge in approximately 4 hours.
Usually, the Power Pack will only need
“topping up” and you will achieve full
charge in lesser time.
Charge duration may vary:
e.g..
1) If you have returned from a long
drive and your Power Pack is hot,
while you attempt to charge, the time
taken could be longer. This is because
the computerised system in your Reva
will wait till the temperature of the
Power Pack lowers before enabling
the charging process.
2) In conditions <20° C or >50° C
temperature the charging duration will
exceed.
3.3 IDEAL TIME TO CHARGE
The Reva can be charged anytime,
anywhere. However, charging at night
has the following advantages:
1. Normally, most of your
requirements for city mobility are
during the day. Hence, charging
at night will not interfere in your
daily travel plans.
2. If the temperature of the
environment where you are
charging your vehicle is cool, the
life of the Power Pack will be
extended.
Charging your Reva
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3.1 STEPS FOR CHARGING
Charging your Reva
Step 2: Remove charging-cable from
its compartment located (under
flap) behind rear seat.
Step 3: Flip open Reva onboard
charge port lid and attach
charging-cable (female-end).
Step 4: Plug the other (male) end into
a 15 Amp, 220-240V external
power source and then switch
on power supply to it.
Your Reva is now on charge. Check
the Power Gauge on the Instrument
Cluster. The Charge Light (green)
starts flashing (at intervals of
approximately 2 seconds) and turns
solid once your Reva is fully charged.
Charge
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