Circuit breakers in both the battery and the fully insulated charging cable ensure safe charging in the rain. Charging will not start until the plugs on both ends of the cable have been securely connected, and it has been verified by the vehicle and the infrastructure that a secure connection exists. No electricity will flow before this point, which makes it safe to charge even in the rain.
As with any storm, people should avoid being out in the open or coming into contact with electrical equipment. Lightning striking the car or the surrounding area can cause damage to the vehicle’s internal circuits and to the charging station. For this reason, charging stations are generally fitted with surge protection – ask the operator of the charging station if it is fitted with such a device.
No. The numerous fuses in the high-voltage system ensure there is no increased risk of electrocution in the water.
No. You would have to be touching both poles – i.e. the plus and minus wires. The high-voltage battery system also has numerous safeguards for preventing electrocution.
When installed correctly, the charging station is integrated in the electrical safety concept of the house as a whole.
No. The connector is designed in such a way that a finger cannot normally reach the contacts. Much more importantly is, however, that the current does not flow until a “handshake” process has taken place through the cable’s communication line. The power is only released once the connector is firmly inserted in the vehicle, and both the car and the wall box have checked and confirmed the connection.
The cable remains firmly attached to the wall box and the vehicle during throughout the charging process, and can only be torn out using enormous force. If this does happen, however, it is safer than ripping a cable out of your house wall. Both the wall box and the vehicle will detect the interruption in the connection, switching off the power as quickly as possible and in accordance with internationally recognised safety standards.
Yes. Extremely! This is just as dangerous as if you were to cut the power cable of your TV, for example. Please do not do this under any circumstances! If this does happen, however, the wall box and the vehicle will both switch of the power immediately here, too.
Only if your charging station has not been connected properly could a power cut occur in the worst case. To avoid this kind of scenario, our well-trained electricians are on hand to help you with installation and give you the best possible advice. And that’s even before you charge your vehicle for the first time. In addition, the wall box has safety functions for preventing power cuts, involving just a few additional components and some simple steps during installation.
