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Charging ... Tail

Discussion in 'Prime Technical Discussion' started by mr88cet, Oct 9, 2018.

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  1. mr88cet

    mr88cet Senior Member

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    Roger. In this case at least, it’s not likely that it’s due to the AC running, since it was not performing a scheduled charge, and the temperatures were pretty moderate, but I can’t 100% rule that out.
     
    #21 mr88cet, Oct 10, 2018
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    I've never seen it run the AC on it's own, except for the traction battery cooler which might run at the beginning of the charge cycle. If the battery gets too hot while charging it appears to just lower the charging rate.
     
    #22 m8547, Oct 11, 2018
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    mr88cet Senior Member

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    Even as warm as it often is here in Austin (TX) I can’t recall it running the traction battery cooler. Perhaps it has and I just didn’t notice.
     
    #23 mr88cet, Oct 11, 2018
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    I’ve noticed charge rates fluctuate when the ambient temperature is really high so I don’t think it’s a problem with the charger as much as a problem with the car.
     
    #24 jaqueh, Nov 11, 2018
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    Here, the temperature has always been within 10 degrees of hot, 80-90, and the problem continues with the particular ChargePoint locations I use. Broadcom site is always excellent.

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    #25 HPrimeAdvanced, Nov 11, 2018
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