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Plugged in EV on a scheduled charge, what if i need to use my car before the scheduled charge has finished?

  • August 21, 2024
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i am about to take delivery of my first ev, had my charger recently installed and activated charge anytime on my account

i was just wondering if i have it plugged in and on a schedule to charge, what if i need to use my car before the scheduled charge has finished, do i just unplug or do i need to cancel through the app first?

 

Best answer by Blastoise186

Updated on 02/02/26 by Abby_OVO

 

Hi @thecakemuncher,

 

If you need to unplug mid-session, you may do so. Please end the session via your EV or Charger as normal. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend you don’t just yank the cable out without properly ending the charge session first!

 

Hope this helps.

 

For more on OVO Charge Anytime and the OVO Charge App, check out the topics below:

 

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  • August 21, 2024

Updated on 02/02/26 by Abby_OVO

 

Hi @thecakemuncher,

 

If you need to unplug mid-session, you may do so. Please end the session via your EV or Charger as normal. For safety reasons, we strongly recommend you don’t just yank the cable out without properly ending the charge session first!

 

Hope this helps.

 

For more on OVO Charge Anytime and the OVO Charge App, check out the topics below:

 

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    Ok thank you

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      • Taj
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      • August 22, 2024

      Hello @thecakemuncher,

      Just in case you try charging before reading the manual it is fairly normal for the plug to lock in and you won’t be able to pull it out. Just imagine the arc you would draw if it was a high speed charger. On my car the charge will stop and the plug lock release when the car is unlocked or if already unlocked after the car is locked again and then unlocked.

       

       

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        Thank you for your reply and the info

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        • Chris_OVO
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        • August 23, 2024

        Hey @thecakemuncher, 

         

        I’m glad our community has been on hand to share advice with you! Below is a topic hub we have for Charge Anytime that contains links to some useful articles that might help you on your journey.

         

        If you have any further questions, reach out anytime 🙂

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