One of the sounds that modern people are most worried about hearing is probably nothing more than “thump thump thump thump” – the notification sound of a mobile phone’s low battery. In order to solve the problem of insufficient battery power in mobile phones, consumers have shown their talents, relying on charging treasures and chargers to ensure that there is electricity at all times; for the same electric vehicle, can car owners charge at will at all times and move forward smoothly? The e-Lavida electric version supports various methods such as extremely fast fast charging, high-efficiency AC slow charging, 220V portable charging cable, etc., to resolve car owners’ anxiety about lack of power and mileage.
Extremely fast DC charging, waiting for a better start with a cup of coffee
Modern people’s life and work are fast-paced, and every second counts. Refusal to wait for a long time is the attitude of many people. The ultra-fast DC charging mode supported by the Lavida electric version perfectly meets the demands of modern consumers. Relying on advanced electronic control technology, it adopts the leading 50kW high-power DC charging standard at the same level. In the fast charging mode, the vehicle can be charged to 80% in 40 minutes. With just a cup of coffee, the car owner can take a rest and start again energetically.
Efficient communication and slow charging, 5.5 hours to welcome a journey full of energy
The LaVida electric version also supports high-efficiency slow charging, and the output power of its on-board charger is 6.6kW, which can fully charge the vehicle in only 5.5 hours. Whether returning to their own garage after get off work or parking in the company’s garage for work, users can charge the Lavida electric version through the charging pile.
220V portable charging cable charging, travel never stops abruptly
With the popularization of electric vehicles, charging pile equipment has sprung up in commercial districts and residential quarters of major cities, which has effectively facilitated the majority of electric vehicle owners. However, when the vehicle is low in battery power, there are no charging piles around or the charging piles that are hard to find are accidentally damaged, which often makes car owners anxious. The Lavida electric version is thoughtfully provided with a 220V portable emergency charging cable, as long as there is 220V household electricity, the vehicle can be charged anytime and anywhere.
Humanized appointment charging system Technology brings smooth and money-saving experience
Shrewd modern consumers will also budget carefully for electricity consumption, hoping to use peak and valley electricity prices to realize their little wish of “spending less and enjoying more”. The Lavida electric version supports humanized reserved charging, allowing consumers to enjoy the low-peak electricity price discount from 22:00 in the evening to 8:00 in the morning of the next day. After the car owner sets the departure time, the system will intelligently charge the vehicle according to the demand during the low power consumption period, which is convenient and worry-free.
Taking Shanghai as an example, the low-peak electricity price is about 0.3 yuan/kWh. During this period, it only costs about 10 yuan to fully charge the LaVida electric version. Based on the vehicle’s maximum cruising range of 278 kilometers, the average cost per kilometer is less than 4 cents. While making an appointment for charging, the car owner can also set the time for the air conditioner to turn on. Regardless of severe cold or hot heat, the temperature inside the car is already in the comfortable range when starting out, reducing energy consumption during driving, saving energy and money.
The daily use of electric vehicles is inseparable from charging. SAIC Volkswagen provides consumers with smart home charging piles and related installation services free of charge. With a variety of charging modes, it helps car owners stay away from charging troubles and enjoy efficient urban travel experience.