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AC charging connector lock

This AC charging connector lock function prevents an outsider from removing the charging connector from the charging inlet.

Connector lock

Always lock

Lock while charging

Do not lock Mode

Before charging

O

X

X

While charging

O

O

X

After charging

O

X

X

Always lock

The connector locks when the charging connector is plugged into the charging inlet. The connector is locked until all doors are unlocked by the driver. This mode can be used to prevent charging cable theft.

  • If the charging connector is unlocked when all doors are unlocked, but the charging cable is not disconnected within 15 seconds, the connector will be automatically locked again.

  • If the charging connector is unlocked when all doors are unlocked, but all doors are locked again, immediately, the connector will be automatically locked again.

Lock while charging

The connector locks when charging starts. The connector unlocks when charging is complete.

Do not lock

The locking device for charging inlet is kept unlocked regardless of charging status. The locking device is kept unlocked during charging and you can separate the connector by pressing the button of the charging connector. Please be careful about potential theft of the charging cable when selecting this mode.