Hi folks.
Newbie question here. We are about to buy a new ZS EV and are wondering what charging cables it comes with. I’m assuming it comes with a Granny charger?
If that is the case, how long typically does if take to charge from a wall socket?
cheers
Standard range or long range ?.
My guess would be it’s a standard range, but if it’s the long range, your charge time will need to be extended from a low SOC.
The standard range will wish to charge to 100% every time you plug it in, unless you stop the charge yourself manually.
On the long range model, you have the facility to choose the level / percentage of the SOC.
You decide / set the percentage level in the head unit or on the App.
Not possible on the standard model.
They have a different HV battery chemistry in both models.
Most long range owners set to charge to 80% for everyday use.
This will provide over 200 miles of predicted range.
Only charging to 100% for longer trips.
A wall box is a better long term solution if you are on a time of day tariff.
Most energy firms offer a cheaper off peak rate of around 5 hours, in the early hours of the morning.
Maximising this cheap rate is more cost effective if you have a wall box.
You are able to add roughly 25 miles of extra range into your battery per hour with a wall box.
Not so with the Granny lead as the charge rate is slow.
