9. Maintenance
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9. Maintenance
It is recommended that you keep an eye on your vehicle's
condition regularly to keep it at an optimal state.
Traction Battery Maintenance
The traction battery will slowly self-discharge even when the
vehicle is not in use. When the state of charge (SOC) is low,
parking the vehicle for a long time will shorten the lifecycle
and performance of the power battery and affect the range
of the vehicle. Therefore when the vehicle is parked for a long
period of time, it is recommended to check the remaining
range, which should be kept between 30% and 60%, and if the
power is deficient, please arrange for charging immediately
before leaving it idle.
Refer to the table of the relationship between battery left and
parking times to ensure that there is enough battery left:
Range or
SOC
30% 50% 60%
Number of
Days Parked
≤ 90 days ≤ 150 days ≤ 180 days
It is recommended that the battery be checked by powering
on every 3 months. If the battery shows low remaining range
or low SOC, it needs to be recharged in time, otherwise, the
performance of the traction battery will be reduced due to low
voltage.
Traction battery life can also be affected by ambient
temperature. When the ambient temperature is low, the range
of the vehicle decreases and the charging time increases.
Note
●
The recommended working environment temperature
for charging is 0–45
°C
. When the working environment
temperature is lower than 0
°C
, the charging time will
be prolonged.
●
Parking for a long period of time in a high temperature
or cold environment will accelerate the degeneration
of traction battery. It is recommended to park in a
cool, dry, and ventilated place, avoid heat sources
(such as heating pipes) and low-lying areas, and stay
away from flammable and explosive materials and
corrosive substances.
●
Avoid wading your vehicle through water for a long
distance or a long period of time.
●
Do not fully discharge the traction battery.
Charging Port House Cleaning
Under normal circumstances, use a high-pressure pneumatic
gun and a brush to clean it every week. If no such tools are
available, you can use a dust-free cloth or cotton swab to clean
the charging stand and the charging gun. Under abnormal
circumstances (e.g., if the charging port cover is not fastened),
use the above methods to clean the stand in time.
Warning
●
It is strictly forbidden to use sharp objects such as
screwdrivers and tweezers to touch the charging gun
pins and charging stand sockets to avoid damage to
the latter.