Convenient Ways to Use of Charging

Charging Schedule

Timer charging is a function which charges the battery automatically according to a preset time.

You can charge the battery using this function during time periods when electricity rates are low. In addition, the maximum charge limit can be set and changed.

  1. Select Settings from the home screen on Mazda Connect.

  2. Select EV Settings from the setting screen.

  3. Select Charging Schedule from the selection screen.

Function

Available setting changes

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Enable, Disable*1

Edit, Delete*2

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  1. If a list selected using the cursor has been set, the item can be Enable or Disable.

  2. Settings can be Edit/Delete by sliding a list selected using the cursor to the right.

 

  • The charging timer does not work immediately after the lead-acid battery is removed or installed, or when no GPS signal has been received. When charging without receiving GPS, charging begins. When GPS signals are received, the charging timer becomes operational.

  • Immediately after switching to daylight savings, charging may occur at the charging timer time set before the switch to daylight savings until the vehicle power is switched ON.

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Function

Available setting changes

Start Time

Select the desired charging start time.

Time

(10-minute intervals)

End Time

Select the desired charging end time.

Time

(10-minute intervals)

Repeat

Select the day⁠(s) of the week to repeat.

Monday ― Sunday

Charge Limit

Select the desired charge limit method.

According to Battery Charge Level,

According to Estimated Range

Battery Charge Level*1

Select the desired maximum charge level.

100% ― 20%

(9 levels)

Estimated Range*2

Select the desired estimated range.

In 10 km (10 mi) increments

  1. Can be changed when According to Battery Charge Level is selected for Charge Limit.

    Use when you want to charge only the amount of charging you need. This helps you save power and prevent high voltage battery deterioration.

  2. Can be changed when According to Estimated Range is selected for Charge Limit.

    Use when you want to charge according to your planned driving distance.

    The distance-to-full discharge changes depending on the driving conditions and surrounding environment. Check the actual remaining distance-to-full discharge.

    If you change the distance unit after setting the Estimated Range, the Estimated Range will be calculated in the unit after the change. (If you change the units to miles after setting the estimated range to 100 km, the charge distance will be for 60 miles.)

 

  • A charging day is set using Repeat

    If 1 repeat day is set, charging is repeated every week on the set day of the week.

    Depending on the set days of the week, the Repeat indication is displayed as Weekdays, Weekends, and Daily. Otherwise, it is displayed as Custom.

    Setting example

    Function

    Available setting changes

    Start Time

    21 : 00

    End Time

    6 : 00

    Repeat

    Friday

    Charge Limit

    According to Battery Charge Level

    Battery Charge Level

    80%

    In this case, charging is done every week from Friday at 21 : 00 hours to Saturday at 6:00 hours. However, if the Battery Charge Level reaches 80%, the charging is stopped even if it is before the End Time.

  • No day is set using Repeat

    If no Repeat day is designated, charging is done only 1 time at the set hours.

    Setting example (if settings below are made at 13 : 00 hours)

    Function

    Available setting changes

    Start Time

    12 : 00

    End Time

    18 : 00

    Repeat

    Once

    Charge Limit

    According to Estimated Range

    Estimated Range

    50 km (30 mi)

    In this case, when the charge connector is connected, charging starts immediately for charging to 18 : 00 hours on the same day.

    However, if a charging amount allowing a 50 km (30 miles) trip is reached, the charging is stopped even if it is before the end time.

     

    Setting example (if settings below are made at 13 : 00 hours)

    Function

    Available setting changes

    Start Time

    1 : 00

    End Time

    8 : 00

    Repeat

    Once

    Charge Limit

    According to Battery Charge Level

    Battery Charge Level

    100%

    In this case, charging is done from the next day at 1 : 00 hours to 8 : 00 hours. However, if the Battery Charge Level reaches 100% is reached, the charging is stopped even if it is before the End Time.

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Charge When Connected

Cancels charging schedule to allow immediate charging.

  1. Select Settings from the home screen on Mazda Connect.

  2. Select EV Settings from the setting screen.

  3. Select Charge When Connected from the selection screen.

Available setting changes

Enable, Disable

 

  • The charging timer can also be canceled on the screen displayed on the center display when the vehicle power is switched OFF.

  • When the charging is completed using the Charge When Connected setting, the charging timer schedule is restored.

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Charge Limit for AC Charging

Sets the charge limit when using an AC charger.

  1. Select Settings from the home screen on Mazda Connect.

  2. Select EV Settings from the setting screen.

  3. Select Charge Limit for AC Charging from the selection screen.

Available setting changes

100% ― 20% (9 levels)

 

For normal charge, set the maximum charge limit of the high voltage battery. Set the Battery Charge Level of the charging timer for each charging timer setting.

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Climate control timer

The climate control timer is a function which operates the cooling or heating system automatically according to a preset time. The power consumption of the air conditioner after starting to drive the vehicle is reduced by operating the air conditioner and providing a comfortable temperature in the cabin before driving.

Refer to Convenient Ways to Use the Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning (Search).

Charge Connector Lock

The charge connector lock is a function which locks the charge connector connected to the vehicle so that it cannot be pulled out. You can also select the lock conditions for the charge connector according to locations and situations.

  1. Select Settings from the home screen on Mazda Connect.

  2. Select EV Settings from the setting screen.

  3. Select Charge Connector Lock from the selection screen.

  4. Set the lock condition from the selection screen.

Available setting changes

Locked When Charging

Unlocks connector when charging is complete or vehicle is unlocked.

Locked When Connected

Unlocks connector only when vehicle is unlocked.

Off

Charge connector remains unlocked at all times.

 

Functions using a Smartphone

You can check the remaining high voltage battery power, operate the charging, and operate the air conditioner remotely by a Smartphone remote control operation using the Connected Service. For details, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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