Charging

Charging

Charging type

There are two methods of charging the high voltage battery, normal charging and quick charging.

We recommend that you use normal charging as the preferred charging method as this will help to keep the high voltage battery in optimal condition and maintain a long battery life.

The exact charging time depends on various conditions at the time of charging, such as the type of charger, battery condition, charging patterns, as well as the battery temperature and ambient temperature. In cold weather conditions, both the battery and ambient temperature will affect the required charging time and, in certain situations, this may lead to a significant increase in the charging time.

Normal charging

Normal Charging can be performed at home using either a household power source such as a wall outlet or wall box, or similar method (alternating current). Additionally, charging can be performed at a public charging facility using a charger other than a quick charger (direct current).

When charging is started after the remaining high voltage battery power warning indication/warning light turns on, the time it takes to fully charge the high voltage battery at a public AC charging facility is about 5 hours. Using a household power source for charging will increase the charging time to fully charge the high voltage battery.

For normal charging, the charging timer function can be used to charge automatically from start to finish.

For details on how to use the charging timer function, refer to Charging Settings (Search).

Quick charging

When charging is started at a quick charging station (DC with 50 kW or higher) the high voltage battery can be charged from a 20% to 80% battery charge level in about 25 minutes. The exact charging time depends on various conditions at the time of charging, such as the type of charger, battery condition, charging patterns, as well as the battery temperature and ambient temperature. In cold weather conditions, both the battery and ambient temperature will affect the required charging time and, in certain situations, this may lead to a significant increase in the charging time.

 

Always heed the following when using a quick charger:

Otherwise, it could lead to an accident.

  • Do not use a charge cable which exceeds 30 m (98 ft).

  • This vehicle is compatible with quick chargers with charge cables of 30 m (98 ft) or shorter and which do not charge other devices or vehicles at the same time.

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How to perform normal charging

  1. Shift the selector lever to the P position.

  2. Switch the power switch OFF.

  3. Press the location shown in the figure to open the charge lid.

  4. Open the normal charge port cap.

    1. Normal charge port cap

  5. Connect the charge plug to the outlet.

  6. Connect the charge connector to the normal charge port. Charging starts after connection is completed.

    Make sure to lock all the doors before leaving the vehicle while charging.

     

    • When the charging timer is set, charging does not start even if the charge connector is connected.

    • When you prefer to start charging immediately, use the charging timer cancellation function.

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    1. Normal charge port

  7. When charging is finished, remove the charge connector.

  8. Close the normal charge port cap.

  9. Close the charge lid.

  10. Remove the charge plug from the power supply.

Make sure to lock all the doors before leaving the vehicle.

How to perform quick charging

  1. Shift the selector lever to the P position.

  2. Switch the power switch OFF.

  3. Press the location shown in the figure to open the charge lid.

  4. Open the quick charge port cap and normal charge port cap.

    1. Quick charge port cap

    2. Normal charge port cap

  5. Connect the charge connector of the quick charger to the quick charge port.

    1. Quick charge port

  6. Operate the quick charger to start charging.

     

    When operating a quick charger, always use the charger according to its instructions. If the quick charger is operated incorrectly, the quick charger or vehicle could be damaged.

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    Make sure to lock all the doors before leaving the vehicle while charging.

  7. When charging is finished, remove the charge connector.

  8. Close the quick charge port cap.

  9. Close the charge lid.

Make sure to lock all the doors before leaving the vehicle.

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