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AC charging connector lock

This AC charging connector lock function prevents removal of the charging connector from the charging inlet.

Connector lock

Always lock

Lock while charging

Before charging

O

X

While charging

O

O

After charging

O

X

Always lock

The connector locks when the charging connector is plugged into the charging inlet. The connector is locked until you unlock all doors. This can 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 relock.

  • If the charging connector is unlocked when all doors are unlocked, but all doors are rleocked immediately, the connector will automatically relock.

Lock while charging

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