To charge your electric car safely and correctly, follow these steps in the right order: first, make sure your car is parked and switched off.
Then, connect the charging cable to the charging station or wall socket first, and only after that connect it to the vehicle. If you're using a Mode 2 cable (with an in-cable control box for household sockets), make sure the control box is positioned properly before plugging it into the car. The car and charging system will usually communicate automatically, and charging should begin without any extra steps.
To finish charging, always disconnect the cable from the car first, and then unplug it from the charging station or wall socket. This prevents electrical arcing and ensures a safer disconnection. Always monitor the charging status during the session via your car’s display or the charging point’s indicator lights.
