✓
The charging cable and charging infra-
structure are in fault-free and tested
condition → .
Charging modes
The following charging modes are possible
for your vehicle:
—
AC (alternating current) charging at
a charging station or wall box
Charging is performed with a high charg-
ing power. The maximum achievable
charging power depends on the type of
charging station and charging cable used
and the charging unit equipment.
—
AC (alternating current) charging at
a mains socket
The domestic electrical installation must
have been tested and must be fault-free
→ . A longer charging time should be
planned, e.g. over night.
—
DC (direct current) charging at a charging
station
Charging is performed with a very high
charging power. This significantly shortens
the duration of charging. Observe the in-
formation on frequent charging with di-
rect current (DC) → .
NOTICE
Fast charging with direct current (DC) uses
a very high charging power. Frequent fast
charging can permanently reduce the battery
capacity of the high-voltage battery.
·
You should primarily charge the high-volt-
age battery at a charging station or wall
box using alternating current (AC).
For AC charging, Volkswagen recom-
mends charging the high-voltage bat-
tery at a charging station or wall box with
maximum charging power. This results in
higher efficiency compared with charging us-
ing a mains socket.
Please observe the technical informa-
tion on charging power for your vehi-
cle. Consult a Volkswagen dealership for fur-
ther information.
Residual current protection
The vehicle is protected against DC residual
currents (DC residual current). This prevents
DC residual currents that may be produced
when charging from flowing via the charging
cable into the domestic electrical installation.
WARNING
Incorrect battery charging, failure to ob-
serve the safety instructions or incorrect
handling of the high-voltage battery can
cause short circuits, electric shocks, explo-
sions, fire, serious burns and injuries and
death.
·
Always observe the stipulated sequence
of steps in order to avoid the risk of an
electric shock and serious injuries
caused by residual energy in the electri-
cal storage system.
·
Observe the safety and operating in-
structions for the supplied charging ca-
·
Charge the high-voltage battery only at
properly installed, tested and undam-
aged mains sockets as well as at a fault-
free electrical installation. Have the
mains sockets and electrical installation
checked by a qualified professional on
a regular basis.
·
Never charge the vehicle in areas at risk
of explosion. Components of the charg-
ing cable can cause sparks and thus ig-
nite flammable or explosive vapours.
·
Always protect electrical connectors
against direct ingress of water, moisture
and other liquids.
·
For safety reasons, no other work should
be carried out in or on the vehicle during
the charging process.
·
Always end the charging process before
disconnecting the mains plug. Other-
wise, the charging cable and the electri-
cal installation could be damaged.
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