powered charge port

[ovrcmng]

after washing my car
using only a garden hose
i found water could leak into the charge port
anyone else has this problem?

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[W1NGE]

Not seen this issue on my ports (I use a power washer). Shouldn't be an issue though - get it checked out when able - meantime check the rubber seals. Note that you could be charging your car in the rain with the port open - not a safety issue normally..

 

[ovrcmng]

Not seen this issue on my ports (I use a power washer). Shouldn't be an issue though - get it checked out when able - meantime check the rubber seals. Note that you could be charging your car in the rain with the port open - not a safety issue normally..

i only had my car for a week
i am sure the water went inside the port while washing
let me test again

 

[W1NGE]

Seems unlikely (could be from when you opened) - cars are water tested at the factory (normally) so unlikely this would have been missed (not impossible - just unlikely).

 

[Fish Fingers]

after washing my car
using only a garden hose
i found water could leak into the charge port
anyone else has this problem?

electric or manual ?

Shouldn't be a problem either way.
My manual* port doors are fully open during charging for hours on end in horizontal rain storms recently.

* For some obscure reason I say 'cabin doors to manual' to myself every time I open and close them.
Try it.... Its fun ?

 

[GOG]

So it is safe to charge while raining??

Because I heard from someone in Porsche that it is not safe

 

[Pouria]

So it is safe to charge while raining??

Because I heard from someone in Porsche that it is not safe

I've charged during rain and snow for over 2 years now. No issues what so ever.

What happens if it starts raining after the fact that you plugged it in and left? You would never be able to charge the car if you lived in UK...

 

[W1NGE]

electric or manual ?

Shouldn't be a problem either way.
My manual* port doors are fully open during charging for hours on end in horizontal rain storms recently.

* For some obscure reason I say 'cabin doors to manual' to myself every time I open and close them.
Try it.... Its fun ?

Isn’t the clue in the OP post title ?

 

[W1NGE]

I've charged during rain and snow for over 2 years now. No issues what so ever.

What happens if it starts raining after the fact that you plugged it in and left? You would never be able to charge the car if you lived in UK...

That’s one of the main features of EVSEs - at home and in public places - safe delivery of electricity in all weathers.

 

[DerekS]

So it is safe to charge while raining??

Because I heard from someone in Porsche that it is not safe

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