Stopping your Audi e-tron from charging is a straightforward process primarily involving unlocking your vehicle and pressing a button to release the charging cable. The exact steps can vary slightly depending on whether you are using a private home charger or a public charging station.
Basic Steps to Disconnect Your Audi e-tron
Regardless of the charging location, the core action involves instructing your car to release the cable. This typically begins with unlocking the vehicle.
1. Disconnecting from a Private (Home or Workplace) Charger
For charging at home or a private location, the process is simple and directly controlled by your vehicle.
- Unlock Your Audi e-tron: Use your key fob or the myAudi app to ensure your vehicle is unlocked. This is a crucial first step that signals to the car that it's safe to release the cable.
- Press the Cable Release Button: Locate the small button adjacent to the charging port on your e-tron. Pressing this button will disengage the locking mechanism that holds the charging cable securely in place.
- Remove the Charging Cable: Once the lock disengages, you can gently pull the charging cable out of the port. Remember to replace the port cover to protect it from elements.
2. Disconnecting from a Public Charging Station
When using a public charging station, there's usually an additional step to officially end the charging session with the station provider before disconnecting from your car.
- End the Session on the Charging Station or App: Before interacting with your car, you must first stop the charging process on the public charging station unit itself or through the associated payment application (e.g., ChargePoint, Electrify America). This action ceases power delivery and finalizes your charging session and billing.
- Unlock Your Audi e-tron: Similar to private charging, ensure your vehicle is unlocked using your key fob or app.
- Press the Cable Release Button: Press the button near the charging port on your e-tron to release the cable's locking mechanism.
- Remove the Charging Cable: Once released, carefully remove the charging cable from your vehicle.
- Return the Charger: Depending on the station, you may need to return the charging cable to its holder on the station unit.
Summary of Disconnection Steps
Here’s a quick overview of the differences in stopping your Audi e-tron's charge:
| Scenario | Key Actions to Stop Charging |
|---|---|
| Private/Home Charging | 1. Unlock your Audi e-tron. 2. Press the release button on the car's charging port. 3. Remove the cable. |
| Public Charging Station | 1. End the session on the charging station unit or its associated payment app. 2. Unlock your Audi e-tron. 3. Press the release button on the car's charging port. 4. Remove the cable. |
Always ensure the charging indicator lights on your Audi e-tron confirm that charging has ceased before attempting to remove the cable. These lights typically change from pulsing to off or a solid color (e.g., green or blue) depending on the vehicle's status.
