Important
Before unplugging the charging cable from the vehicle's charging socket, stop charging by pressing the button next to the charging socket. This must be done even if the vehicle's doors are already unlocked. Failing to stop charging before unplugging the charging cable could damage the charging cable or the system.
Note
Always stop charging before unplugging the charging cable from the 120/240 V wall outlet (alternating current, AC) by pressing the button next to the vehicle's charging socket or tapping the button in the center display. Note that the charging cable must be disconnected from the vehicle's charging socket before it is disconnected from the 120/240 V outlet, partly to prevent damage to the system and party to prevent unintentional interruption of charging.
Stop charging by pushing the button next to the charging socket.
Press the lock button on the charging cable's handle. The handle will be released/unlocked. Unplug the cable from the vehicle's charging socket and close the charger door.
Unplug the cable from the 120/240 V outlet.
Stow the charging cable in the storage compartment.
Charging cable automatically locks
If the charging cable cannot be removed from the charging socket, it will automatically lock into place again after unlocking to maximize charging and range and to enable preconditioning before driving. The charging cable can be released again by pressing the button next to the charging socket or the button in the center display.
During rapid charging (direct current), the charging cable will not automatically lock into place again. To restart interrupted rapid charging, remove the charging cable from the vehicle's charging socket, then plug it in again and follow the instructions in the charging station's user interface.
Rapid charging (direct current)
Stop charging by pressing the button next to the charging socket, by tapping the button in the center display, or by following the instructions in the charging station's user interface. Remove the charging cable from the vehicle's charging socket and plug it into the charging station's storage socket.
Important
Unlocking the vehicle during rapid charging
Rapid charging will not normally be interrupted if the vehicle is unlocked. If rapid charging is stopped, it will not resume automatically because the charging station requires reauthorization of charging via the user interface. If rapid charging is stopped, the charging cable will not automatically lock into place again. To restart interrupted rapid charging, remove the charging cable from the vehicle's charging socket, then plug it in again and follow the instructions in the charging station's user interface.