Electric Vehicle Charging Process Overview

Aug 1, 2024

Charging Port and Charging Process for Electric Vehicle

Charging Port Location

  • Behind the front wheel arch
  • Vehicle must be unlocked, park selected, and ignition switched off
  • Press to gain access to the charging port

Using a Domestic Connector

  • Plug connector into the electricity supply before connecting to the vehicle
  • Charging starts automatically
  • If timed charging event is set, process may be delayed

Charging Status Indicator

  • LED on the side of the charging port informs about the charging status

Disconnecting Charging Cables

AC Charging Cable

  • Press the unlock button twice on smart key
  • Wait 6 seconds for the lock to release
  • Remove the cable within 60 seconds (cable will relock if not removed)

DC Charging Cable

  • Press the unlock button three times on smart key
  • Wait 6 seconds for the lock to release
  • Remove the cable within 60 seconds (cable will relock if not removed)

Viewing Charge Level and Driving Range

  • Viewed via instrument panel's power gauge display
  • Use steering wheel controls to select dial or one dial from display layout menu

My Electric Vehicle Extra Feature

  • Allows manual settings for charging
  • Displays current charge level
  • View energy screen for information on energy flow and range
  • Selecting low power mode reduces energy consumption
    • Useful when there is a risk of insufficient driving range

My EV Screen

  • Swipe to view the charging screen
  • Displays current status of the high voltage battery
  • Select vehicle preconditioning to view/change next scheduled departure time

Jaguar InControl Remote Smartphone App

  • Allows remote viewing and control of the charging process
  • Features include:
    • Viewing charging status and connection status
    • Checking range, charge level, time remaining, and charging rate