User's Manual

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CHARGING THE VEHICLE
Note: If you try to put the vehicle into
Drive mode with the charging cord
attached, the charging indicator on the
DIS will flash to remind you to
disconnect the charging cord.
10. Close the charge port cover.
WARNING: If the cable is severed,
frayed, or damaged, contact your
local Karma Service Provider.
WARNING: Use the appropriate plug
for the outlet. All of the ground pins
should be in normal operating condition.
EMERGENCY RELEASE CABLE
In the event the charge connector latch
fails to release, use the emergency manual
release cable.
Be sure to end the charging session if the
charger is still connected to a charging
source.
1. Gain entry to the trunk cargo area.
2. Pull the black connector on the left side
of the cargo panel.
3. The charge connector will be manually
unlocked.
After the latch has been released, you will
have to push the cable back into the socket
and push the black ending cap until it locks
in the original resting place.
EV CHARGE STATION
DC FAST CHARGING
A DC charging cable is available at most
charging stations and provides a higher
current connection. This significantly
decreases charging time compared to
charging from a household AC wall outlet.
Note: The charging cable will be locked if
the vehicle is locked during DC Fast
Charging.
Note: For further details on the Electric
Vehicle Charge Station, please contact
your Karma Retailer.
CHARGING TIME
The amount of time it takes to fully charge
the vehicle is dependent upon the
remaining battery charge level and the
available electrical supply (amperage and
voltage).
DC Fast charging will be able to charge the
high voltage battery in 25 minutes, but will
automatically stop charging at 90% State
of Charge (SOC).
As a guide, the following are an
approximate time to charge the high
voltage battery from fully depleted.
Note: Charge time is also impacted by both
the ambient air temperature and the
temperature of the vehicle’s high voltage
battery. If the temperature is outside the
optimal range, the vehicle’s heating and
cooling system will operate to warm or cool
the high voltage battery accordingly. This
will consume some of the energy used for
charging.
COLD WEATHER CHARGING
CONSIDERATIONS
CAUTION: Do not allow the vehicle to
remain in temperature extremes for
long periods without being driven or
plugged in.
If the vehicle will be dormant during periods
of low temperature (32 °F/ 0 °C), it is
recommended that the vehicle be plugged
in and charging.
During an AC charge session, the charging
system may operate fans and pumps that
Charge
type
Power Estimated
time
AC Level 1 120V @ 16A
(15-100%)
10 hours
AC Level II 240V @ 32A
(15-100%)
3 hours
DC Quick
Charge
480V @ 110A
(15-90%)
25 minutes