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EV9 could be the perfect road trip machine for a big family, but how fast can it rapid charge? I try it on a spring day (about 12°C), battle with some charging issues, and try battery preconditioning to see if that helps enable fast charging speeds.
I also get geeky with an OBD dongle and Car Scanner (https://misterev.co.uk/gear/obd-dongle) to see what’s going on in the background.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:17 – OBD dongle
02:40 – Route planning with battery preconditioning
06:27 – IONITY Folkestone Services
08:21 – Third time lucky
12:20 – Octopus Electroverse
14:45 – 80%
16:48 – Back home
