Peugeot 308: Charging the traction battery (Electric)

• Principle
• Precautions
• Deferred charging

Principle

For more information, refer to the General recommendations on electrified vehicles and the Specific recommendations on rechargeable hybrid or electric vehicles.

To recharge, connect the vehicle to a domestic electricity supply (domestic or accelerated charging) or to a fast public charger (superfast charging).

For a full charge, follow the desired charging procedure without pausing it, until it ends automatically. Charging can be either immediate or deferred (except fast public charger, mode 4).

You can stop domestic or accelerated charging at any time by unlocking the vehicle and removing the nozzle. For superfast charging, refer to the fast public charger.

For more information on the charging displays on the Instrument panel and the Touch screen, refer to the corresponding section.

It is also possible to monitor the charging progress using the MYPEUGEOT APP application.

For more information on Remotely operable additional functions, refer to the corresponding section.

As a safety measure, the engine will not start if the charging cable is plugged into the connector on the vehicle. A warning is displayed on the instrument panel.

Cooling the traction battery

The cooling fan in the engine compartment comes on during charging to cool the on-board charger and the traction battery.

Low charging / Driving

Driving when the charge level of the traction battery is too low can lead to the vehicle breaking down and can lead to accidents or serious injuries. ALWAYS make sure the traction battery has a sufficient charge level.

Low charging / Parking

If the outside temperature is negative, it is recommended not to park your vehicle outside for several hours at a low charging (less than 20%).

Vehicle in storage for more than 1 month

In the event of a long period of non-use of the vehicle (beyond 4 weeks) without the possibility of charging when restarting, the self-discharge may make it impossible to restart if the traction battery charge level is a low or very low, especially at negative ambient temperatures. ALWAYS make sure that the traction battery has a charge between 20% and 40% if you do not plan to use your vehicle for several weeks.

Do not connect the charging cable.

Always park the vehicle in a place with temperatures between -10ºC and 30ºC (parking in a place with extreme temperatures can damage the traction battery).

Disconnect the cable from the (+) terminal of the accessory battery in the engine compartment.

Connect a 12 V battery charger to the (+) and (-) terminals of the accessory battery about every 3 months in order to recharge the accessory battery and maintain an operating voltage.

Refer to the 12 V battery/Accessory batteries section for the battery disconnection procedure.

Precautions

For domestic or accelerated charging

Before charging

Depending on the context:

► Have a professional check that the electrical system to be used complies with applicable standards and is compatible with the vehicle.

► Have a professional electrician install a dedicated domestic power socket or accelerated charging unit (Wallbox) compatible with the vehicle.

You should preferably use the charging cable available as an accessory.

For more information, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

During charging

While charging is in progress, unlocking the vehicle will cause the charging to stop.

If no action is taken on one of the openings (door or boot) or on the charging nozzle, the vehicle will lock again after 30 seconds and charging will resume automatically.

Never work under the bonnet:

- Some areas remain very hot, even an hour after charging ends - risk of burns! - The fan may start at any time - risk of cuts or strangulation!

After charging

Check that the charging flap is closed.

Do not leave the cable connected to the domestic power socket - risk of short-circuit or electrocution in the event of contact with or immersion in water!

For superfast charging

Before charging

Check that the fast public charging station and its charging cable are compatible with the vehicle.

If the exterior temperature is below:

- 0ºC, charging times may be extended.

- -20ºC, charging is still possible, but charging times may be extended even further (the battery has to be heated first).

After charging

Check that the charging flap is closed.

Deferred charging

By default, the deferred charging start time is set to be around midnight.

Depending on equipment, this time can be changed.

Settings

► In the Energy touch screen application, select the Charging tab.

► Set the charging start time.

► Press OK.

The setting is saved in the system.

You can also programme the deferred charging function using a smartphone, via the MYPEUGEOT APP application.

For more information on Remotely operable additional functions, refer to the corresponding section.

Activation

Deferred charging is only possible with modes 2 and 3.

► After programming the deferred charging, connect the vehicle to the desired charging equipment.

► Lock the vehicle.

► Press this button in the flap within one minute to activate the system (confirmed by the charging indicator lamp coming on in blue).

Charging procedure

Connection

► Before charging, check that the drive selector is in mode P, otherwise charging is not possible.

► Open the charging flap by pressing the push-button, and check that there are no foreign bodies on the charging connector.

Domestic charging, mode 2

► Connect the charging cable from the control unit to the domestic socket.

When the connection is made, all of the indicator lamps on the control unit light up, then only the POWER indicator lamp remains on in green.

► Remove the protective cover from the charging nozzle.

► Insert the nozzle into the charging connector.

The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing green CHARGE indicator lamps in the flap, then those on the control unit.

If this is not the case, charging has not started; restart the procedure, ensuring that all connections are properly established.

The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to indicate that the nozzle is locked.

When charging is complete and while the charging cable is still connected, opening the driver's door will display the charge level on the instrument panel for about 20 seconds.

Accelerated charging, mode 3

► Follow the accelerated charging unit (Wallbox) user instructions.

► Remove the protective cover from the charging nozzle.

► Insert the nozzle into the charging connector.

The start of charging is confirmed when the charging indicator lamp in the flap flashes green.

If this is not the case, charging has not started; restart the procedure, ensuring that the connection has been properly established.

The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to indicate that the nozzle is locked.

Superfast charging, mode 4

► Depending on version, remove the protective cover from the lower part of the connector.

► Follow the instructions for use of the fast public charger and connect the cable from the fast public charger to the vehicle's connector.

The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing green charging indicator lamp in the flap.

If this is not the case, charging has not started; restart the procedure, ensuring that the connection is properly established.

The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to indicate that the nozzle is locked.

Disconnection

Before disconnecting the nozzle from the charging connector:

► If the vehicle is unlocked, lock it and then unlock it.

► If the vehicle is locked, unlock it.

The red indicator lamp in the flap goes out to confirm that the charging nozzle is unlocked.

► In modes 2 and 3, remove the charging nozzle within 30 seconds.

The charging indicator lamp comes on in white.

With selective door unlocking activated, press the unlocking button twice to disconnect the charging nozzle.

When charging is complete, the green charging indicator lamp in the flap goes out after about 2 minutes.

Domestic charging, mode 2

The end of charging is confirmed when the green CHARGE indicator lamp on the control unit and the green charging indicator lamp in the flap come on fixed.

► Replace the protective cover on the charging nozzle and close the charging flap.

► Disconnect the control unit end of the charging cable from the domestic socket.

Accelerated charging, mode 3

The end of charging is indicated by the charging control unit and by the fixed lighting of the green indicator lamp in the flap.

► Hang up the nozzle on the charging unit and close the charging flap.

Superfast charging, mode 4

The end of charging is indicated by the charger and by the fixed lighting of the green indicator lamp in the flap.

► You can also pause charging by pressing this button in the flap (in mode 4 only).

► Hang up the nozzle on the charger.

► Depending on version, replace the protective cover on the lower section and close the charging flap.

When the charging nozzle is disconnected, a message on the instrument panel indicates that charging is complete, even if the charging nozzle was disconnected before full charging was completed.