What happens to your car during a power outage? CSN News

Picture this: you’re gliding past the petrol station queues in your silent, green machine waving at plebs stuck in their fossil fuel guzzlers… and then BAM! The power goes out. No lights, no telly – and no juice for your prized electric car either.

This week’s massive blackout across the Iberian Peninsula and southern France has left many EV (electric vehicle) owners asking: ‘What happens when my car’s plug stops working? Spoiler: It’s definitely not pretty.

Blackouts and electric vehicles don’t mix

Electric cars are usually the stuff of dreams. Charge it in your garage, say goodbye to high petrol prices and feel like Greta Thunberg blessed you.

What happens when the grid fails? You are suddenly stuck. It is very expensiveVery heavy paperweight

If you are old-fashioned, you can store petrol in cans. Electricity, though? You can also read about the importance of Notifying Others It is easy to store this in your shed.

What to expect in a blackout

Here’s a brutal truth:

• Many EV owners charge their EVs at home.
• It quietly fills overnight when you plug it in.
• The following is a list of the most effective ways to improve your chances. Power The following is a list of the most recent and relevant articles. Offered by Then, you plug in? What’s left of your charge?

For example, take a Skoda Enyaq. The typical home setup allows you to charge your car from 10% up to You can find out more about this by clicking here. You can save between 40% and 100% depending on your wattage (3.7kW – 11kW).

Even if you’re on a low battery, it might be possible to make it through the blackout. What if it happens at night? It’s bad luck.

In short: blackout or not, if you’re low on energy – electric or fossil – you’re up the same smelly creek without a paddle.

Can an EV be charged during a power outage?

Technically, yes – if you’re practically living in a James Bond villain’s lair.

• If you’ve got home solar panels The following are some examples of how to get started: With a battery backup, you can still drip some charge into an EV.
• Got an emergency generator? Then you’re in luck (and rarity).

But let’s be honest – most city dwellers parking in flats and towers aren’t exactly running secret solar farms out back.

If you are lucky enough to be near a Solar panels or windmills powered public chargers with batteries, you might You can also read more about the benefits of using You can sneak a charging in. Most of these are on motorways, though – hardly handy when you’re Stuck at home

But there’s still a catch. Even if the charger is working, the electronic payments systems could also be broken. No electric payment = no electric power. Forget paying in cash – it’s contactless or bust.

Real-life hero moment:

The V2L function of the BYD Atto 3 enabled Australian mum Kristy to run her son’s dialysis equipment during a power outage, according to reports by CarExpert Australia. This is what you would call innovation.

If in doubt, always do NowtSave That Battery

A blackout is a situation where there’s no power. You can also find out more about us on our website. best move?

Do not touch the vehicle.

The same as with petrol or diesel, you’ll want to save whatever’s left for a true emergency – like a dash to hospital, not a run to the shops for biscuits.

No one knows the exact duration of a power failure. It could be an hour… or days.

How EVs can save your home

This is a surprise twist The following are some of the reasons why you should consider hiring someone elseSome electric cars can provide power to your home. The latest models of Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 and Kia’s Ev6, Ford’s F-150 Lightnings, BYD Atto 3s, Peugeot’s electrics as well as new Volkswagens all come with clever V2L or V2H technology. This means your car’s battery can power appliances – or even your Take a look at the whole page to find out more. home – during a blackout.

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