Why your EV is not Charging?

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EVs come with a range of benefits, from environmental friendliness to lower maintenance costs. However, charging can sometimes be tricky due to various factors. Most electric car owners have run into EV charging problems at some point. What happens when your electric car will not charge? Here, we have gathered some common reasons why your EV is not charging. Let's go through these causes one by one.

 

Damaged Cables

When charging cables sustain damage, it disrupts the flow of electricity required for the charging process. Frayed or broken cables result in intermittent connections, leading to unreliable charging.

Right EV charging connectors

Not all EV charging connectors are compatible with all EVs, so you might have an issue with charging if you're using an incompatible cable. You'll need to do your research beforehand to see what options work best with your car.

Automatic charging settings

Your EV probably came with an automatic charging timer. If you find that you've plugged your EV into a charging point correctly but it hasn't started charging, you may have set an automatic timer from your smartphone app that isn't allowing you to charge.

Power outage

A charging station may not be functioning due to a power outage in the area. This could be caused by a variety of factors, such as inclement weather, equipment failure, or maintenance work on the power grid.

Charging station not working

Public charging stations get a lot of usage. You might have rolled up to a pod point that just doesn't work. You can run a diagnostic through your car's app. If you still have the same problem, then notify the pod point owner or operator.

 

These are just a few possible reasons that could cause the not charging problem. It's important for EV drivers to carefully read the instructions provided by the charging station and follow best practices to ensure a smooth and efficient charging experience.

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