First, home socket charging
Household socket charging is the most basic charging method for plug-in hybrid vehicles, and it is also the most popular charging method. This method uses the home power supply to provide electricity to charge, need to be equipped with a car charging line, generally takes 5 to 10 hours to fully charge. Socket charging is suitable for home, office, hotel and other indoor parking places, suitable for daily commuting and urban travel.
Second, public charging pile charging
Public charging piles are facilities that provide electric energy for electric vehicles in open and public places, including charging kiosks, charging columns, and vertical charging piles. This method requires plug-in hybrid vehicles equipped with on-board charging lines and electronic membership cards, through the code scanning, card insertion and other ways to start charging, charging time is generally 2 to 4 hours. Public charging pile charging is suitable for commercial areas, parking lots and other public places, can be more convenient to meet the plug-in hybrid vehicle in the outdoor environment charging needs.
Three, fast charge
Fast charging, also known as DC fast charging, is a way to charge a plug-in hybrid vehicle with energy in a relatively short period of time. This method requires the plug-in hybrid vehicle to be equipped with a special charging interface and a DC fast charging station. Fast charging generally only takes about 30 minutes to be fully charged, but the cost is more expensive than the public charging pile, which is suitable for the charging needs of remote travel, tourism and other special circumstances.
In short, in the plug-in hybrid car charging methods, home socket charging, public charging pile charging and fast charging are the most commonly used three ways. Different charging methods are suitable for different occasions and needs, and plug-in hybrid owners can choose their own charging methods according to their actual situation. At the same time, plug-in hybrid owners also need to pay attention to safety to avoid accidents during the charging process.