Stopping charging

You can stop the charging process at any time.

 Important

Stop the charging session before attempting to unplug the cable from the vehicle charging port. If you do not, you may cause damage to the cable or to the system.
Stop charging by unlocking the vehicle.1.

The charging is stopped.

 Tip

If there is a problem with the key, you can use the detachable key blade to unlock the vehicle. Open the door and deactivate the alarm, then unlock the vehicle by pressing the unlock button on the driver door. If you have an ongoing charging session, charging will stop.

Unlock the charging cable using the handle on the cable.

Unplug the charging cable from the vehicle and reattach the charging port cover.

 Note

If the charging cable isn’t unplugged within a short period of time, the cable locks again and charging resumes.
If available, reattach the protective cover on the cable connector.
Depending on the cable you have used:
  • Unplug the charging cable from the charging station.
  • Reattach the charging cable to the station's storage socket.
Close the charging hatch.

 Tip

You can also stop the charging process from the charging station.
  1. 1Also applies even if your vehicle is already unlocked.