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domestic electrical outlet, a

Green'Up outlet, a wall box or a public

charging station.

System limitations

In the following situations, the system

may not operate properly or even not

operate at all:

Charging

General information

The high voltage battery can be

charged with direct current (DC) only.

When charging from a domestic

electrical outlet, a wall box or an

alternating current (AC) charging

station, AC has to be converted into

DC. This is done by the vehicle's

onboard charger.

PHEV: The onboard charger (single-

phase) is available with 3.7 kW or

7.4 kW.

BEV: The onboard charger (3-phase)

is available with 11 kW.

9 Warning

●

poor visibility caused by

inadequate lighting of the

roadway, falling snow, heavy

rain, dense fog etc.

Persons with a pacemaker should

consult a doctor for possible

precautions.

●

dazzle caused by headlamps of

oncoming vehicles, low sun,

reflections on damp roads,

leaving a tunnel, alternating

shade and light etc.

Charging the vehicle's high voltage

battery depends upon several factors:

●

windscreen area in front of the

camera covered by dirt, snow,

stickers etc.

no lane markings detected or

multiple lane markings due to

roadworks

Propulsion types 3 4.

The speed of charging the vehicle's

high voltage battery depends upon

the weakest element of the charging

chain. To achieve the maximum

charging speed, charging cable and

charging device have to be attuned to

each other.

●

high voltage battery of the vehicle

internal onboard charger (OBC)

external charging device

charging cable

●

close vehicles ahead

winding roads or narrow roads

when advanced lane keep assist

is active

The charging cable connects the

vehicle's high voltage battery with an

external charging device providing

electric power. This may be a

Notice

Make sure that the charging cable

used fits to the vehicle's onboard

charger.

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Charging types 3 187.

Charging cable 3 194.

BEV: Charging time takes approx.

five hours with the 11 kW onboard

charger.

Charging types

There are different types of charging

the vehicle's high voltage battery.

Charging times refer to charging an

empty battery until it is completely

charged.

Electric power consumption and

range

The electric power consumption

(combined under WLTP condition) is

within a range of 15.6 to 14.6 kWh/

100 km.

Propulsion types 3 4.

Charging at DC charging stations

Charging at wall boxes / AC

charging stations

A wall box / AC charging station may

or may not provide a charging cable

which has to be connected to the

vehicle's charging port.

The all electric range is up to 38 miles

(PHEV) / 261 miles (BEV).

Propulsion types 3 4.

Up to approx. 80% of battery capacity

may be charged in approx. 30

minutes at a charging power of

100 kW.

For the values specific to your

vehicle, refer to the EEC Certificate of

Conformity provided with your vehicle

or other national registration

documents.

The determination of electric power

consumption is regulated by directive

R (EC) No. 715/2007 and No.

2017/1151 (in the latest applicable

version).

Charging at Green'Up outlets

The high voltage battery can be

charged at a Green'Up outlet.

Connect the charging cable to the

vehicle's charging port and to the

Green'Up outlet.

PHEV: Charging time takes approx.

three hours and 55 minutes.

PHEV: Charging time takes approx.

three hours and 25 minutes with the

3.7 kW onboard charger and 16 A.

For the 7.4 kW onboard charger with

32 A, charging time takes approx. one

hour and 40 minutes.

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Charging at domestic electrical

outlets

9 Warning

Improper use of portable charging

cables may cause a fire, electrical

shock, or burns, and may result in

damage to property, serious

injury, or death.

Read all the safety warnings and

instructions before using this

product. Failure to follow the

warnings and the instructions may

result in electric shock, fire, and /

or serious injury.

Never leave children unattended

near the vehicle while the vehicle

is charging and never allow

children to play with the charging

cable.

If the plug provided does not fit the

electrical outlet, do not modify the

plug. Arrange for a qualified

electrician to inspect the electrical

outlet.

●

Do not use extension cables,

multi-outlet power strips,

splitters, grounding adaptors,

surge protectors, or similar

devices.

The high voltage battery can be

charged at a domestic electrical

outlet. Connect the charging cable to

the vehicle's charging port and to the

domestic electrical outlet.

PHEV: Charging time takes approx.

seven hours and five minutes.

BEV: Charging time takes approx.

30 hours.

Propulsion types 3 4.

●

Do not use an electrical socket

that is worn or damaged, or one

that will not hold the plug firmly

in place.

●

Do not immerse the charging

cable into any liquid.

Do not put fingers into the electric

vehicle connector.

Do not use an electrical socket

that is not properly grounded.

Do not use an electrical socket

that is on a circuit with other

electrical loads.

Charging cable

Depending on the charging type,

different charging cables are used.

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Enhanced domestic cables (mode 2)

are similar to basic domestic cables

(mode 2). However, the charging

performance of enhanced domestic

cables (mode 2 charging) is better

than the charging performance of

basic domestic cables (mode 2).

Enhanced domestic cables (mode 2)

are used at Green'Up sockets which

have to be installed by a certified

electrician at the customer's site.

Basic domestic cable (mode 2) /

enhanced domestic cable (mode

2)

9 Danger

There is a risk of electric shock

that may cause personal injury or

death.

Do not use the charging cable if

any part of the charging cable is

damaged.

Do not open or remove the

charging cable cover.

Service by qualified personnel

only. Connect the charging cable

to a properly grounded outlet with

cables that are not damaged.

Charging cable status indicators

After plugging in the charging cable,

it will perform a quick self test and all

status indicators illuminate for a

moment. For the functions of the

status indicators, refer to the manual

of the charging cable manufacturer.

1. Vehicle plug

2. Status indicators

3. Wall plug

Basic domestic cables (mode 2) are

used for charging at domestic

electrical outlets. A basic domestic

cable (mode 2) consists of a vehicle

plug, a control box and a plug for the

domestic electrical outlet. The control

box has an intergrated charge

controller and several LEDs

indicating the charging status.

Important information about

portable electric vehicle charging

●

Charging an electric vehicle can

stress a building's electrical

system more than a typical

household appliance.

●

Before you plug in to any

electrical outlet, have a qualified

electrician inspect and verify the

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electrical system (electrical

outlet, wiring, junctions and

protection devices) for heavy-

duty service at a 10 A continuous

load.

Electrical outlets may wear out

with normal usage or be

damaged over time, making them

unsuitable for electric vehicle

charging.

Mode 3 charging cable

Mode 4 charging cable

Notice

Only use DC charging cables shorter

than 30 metres.

Mode 4 charging cables are used for

DC charging. Since mode 4 charging

cables are integrated within DC

charging stations, they only provide a

vehicle plug.

●

Check the electrical outlet / plug

while charging and discontinue

use if the electrical outlet / plug is

hot, then have the electrical

outlet serviced by a qualified

electrician.

When outdoors, plug into an

electrical outlet that is weather-

proof while in use.

Charging

9 Warning

1. Vehicle plug

2. Plug for wall box / AC charging

Persons with a pacemaker or

similar devices should consult a

doctor for possible precautions.

If in doubt, during charging do not

remain inside or near the vehicle,

near the charging cable or the

charging unit.

station

●

Mode 3 charging cables are used for

charging at wall boxes and AC

charging stations. A mode 3 charging

cable provides a vehicle plug and a

plug for the wall box / AC charging

station. Wall boxes / AC charging

stations may provide an integrated

mode 3 charging cable. For more

information on the mode 3 charging

cable, refer to the manual of the

charging cable manufacturer.

Mount the charging cable to

reduce strain on the electrical

outlet / plug.

In order to ensure the compatibility of

plug and outlet, a label is used. The

label is located on the inside of the

vehicle's charging port flap. Make

sure to connect only a cable of the

same type.

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may not provide an integrated

charging cable. In this case, a

portable mode 3 charging cable is

required.

Make sure that the electrical

outlet, the plug and the cable do

not support the weight of the

control box.

9 Warning

Type 2 plug or outlet used for AC

charging

When charging at a domestic

electrical outlet, only use an outlet

which is properly grounded and

protected by a 30 mA differential

switch.

The engine does not start if the

charging cable is connected to the

vehicle. A warning is displayed in

the Driver Information Centre.

During the charging process,

unlocking the vehicle will interrupt

charging. If no action is taken on

tailgate, the doors or the charging

nozzle, the vehicle will lock again

after 30 seconds and charging will

resume automatically.

Do not work in the engine

compartment. Some areas remain

very hot, even an hour after

charging and the fan may start at

any time.

Only use a domestic electrical

outlet protected by a circuit

breaker adapted to the amperage

of the electrical circuit.

Have a qualified electrician check

the electrical installation to be

used. The installation has to be in

compliance with national

standards and compatible with the

vehicle.

FF plug or outlet used for DC charging

9 Warning

Avoid any entry of fluids into the

charging port of the vehicle, the

vehicle plug of the charging cable

and the domestic electrical outlet.

When using a dedicated domestic

electrical outlet, have it installed

by a qualified electrician.

When charging at a public AC

charging station / public DC charging

station, follow the instructions for the

use of the respective charging

station. Public AC charging stations

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4. If necessary, plug in the plug of

the charging cable into the

corresponding port of the external

power source.

9 Warning

Make sure that the charging port

flap is closed.

Do not leave the charging cable

connected to the domestic

electrical outlet.

Charging cable 3 194.

5. If necessary, remove the

protective cover from the vehicle

plug of the charging cable.

1. Shift into P and switch off the

vehicle.

The start of charging is indicated by

the green flashing of the status

indicator at the charging port and at

the control box of the charging cable

if available.

6. Plug in the vehicle plug of the

charging cable into the charging

port of the vehicle.

2. Push the charging port flap to

release it.

Charging status 3 193.

3. If necessary, take the charging

cable out of the load

compartment.

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Once charging, the vehicle plug will

be locked to the charging port and

cannot be disconnected while

charging is active. - indicator

illuminates.

Vehicle personalisation 3 90.

2. Disconnect the vehicle plug of the

charging cable from the charging

port within 30 seconds after

unlocking.

3. Close the charging port flap by

pressing firmly in the centre to

latch properly.

Stop charging

The high voltage battery is fully

charged if the status indicator on the

charging port permanently illuminates

green.

1. Unlock the vehicle before

removing the vehicle plug from

the charging port.

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Cancelling the charging process

Notice

At public charging stations, the

cancelling and subsequent

resuming of the charging process

may cause additional costs.

4. Disconnect the charging cable

from the external power source.

5. If necessary, store the charging

cable in the load compartment.

While the charging cable is plugged

into the vehicle, the vehicle cannot be

driven.

If the vehicle is already unlocked,

lock the vehicle and unlock it

again.

Once the charging process has

started, only the driver's door can be

unlocked without cancelling the

charging process. Therefore,

activate the driver's door only

function in the vehicle

Programmable charging

By default, charging starts as soon as

the charging cable is connected to the

charging port of the vehicle. It is also

possible to schedule charging using

the Info Display.

personalisation.

Press < on the remote control to

cancel the charging process at any

time.

Press < twice to cancel the charging

process at any time if the function

driver's door only is activated in the

vehicle personalisation.

Programmable charging is only

possible when charging at a domestic

electrical outlet / Green'Up socket or

a wall box.

Programmable charging is also

available via the MyVauxhall App.

Central locking system 3 9.

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Notice

5. Define the number of hours and

minutes after which the charging

process starts.

6. Touch OK.

7. Plug in the vehicle.

Charging status

On vehicles without integrated

navigation system, programmable

charging can only be used via the

MyVauxhall App.

If the vehicle is plugged in and the

ignition is switched off, the charging

status indicator indicates the

following:

1. Press ?.

8. Within one minute, press b to

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Illuminates white: welcome

lighting when charging port flap is

opened

activate programmable charging.

9. Depending on version, lock the

vehicle.

●

Illuminates green: charging

The status indicator illuminates blue

indicating that programmable

charging is active.

Charging 3 190.

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complete

Flashes green: charging in

process

Illuminates blue: programmable

charging active

2. Touch a.

3. Select Charging.

4. Touch b.

Illuminates red: malfunction

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