Frozen Charge Port Door

[ehatch]

Ok, the cooler ended up costing only a $1 from the thrift store and I have yet to put in a precision cut for the J1772 plug to pass through but I think this is proof of concept

Hope no one steals your thrift store find. Maybe the coal rollers will appreciate any alcohol logo cooler bags It's kind of stupid for a >$35K ride to have to add a hill billy hack to protect their fuel port?

 

[apu]

Hope no one steals your thrift store find. Maybe the coal rollers will appreciate any alcohol logo cooler bags It's kind of stupid for a >$35K ride to have to add a hill billy hack to protect their fuel port?

You right, not sure what I was thinking. I have my eye on a "my little pony" lunch bag, it should be much more appropriate.

 

[ehatch]

You right, not sure what I was thinking. I have my eye on a "my little pony" lunch bag, it should be much more appropriate.

Super, now someone's 5 year old will confiscate your charging port protector

 

[apu]

Super, now someone's 5 year old will confiscate your charging port protector

LOL

 

[JumpingIntoEV]

The last 2 days have been above freezing here in Buffalo. But the previous 2 weeks have been snow, ice and unseasonably cold at night. My Kona Electric charge door hatch has been frozen shut every night, when I go to charge it. Living here, the same thing happens to gasoline fuel doors, often. The Kona, with the door on the front of the grill, is just going to be more prone to it. In Winter, I always have windshield wiper fluid with me in any of my cars. It deices pretty much anything that is frozen, from fuel doors to locks and regular doors without damage. Cheap insurance. Happy Winter.

 

[ehatch]

The last 2 days have been above freezing here in Buffalo. But the previous 2 weeks have been snow, ice and unseasonably cold at night. My Kona Electric charge door hatch has been frozen shut every night, when I go to charge it. Living here, the same thing happens to gasoline fuel doors, often. The Kona, with the door on the front of the grill, is just going to be more prone to it. In Winter, I always have windshield wiper fluid with me in any of my cars. It deices pretty much anything that is frozen, from fuel doors to locks and regular doors without damage. Cheap insurance. Happy Winter.

I have PPF on the actual charge port door so I can smack any ice loose.My issue now is trying to keep the [ice,snow] winter out of the CCS port.Awaiting @apu cooler bag hack pic,and result
"Wiper fluid also usually includes a dose of ethylene glycol, a toxic alcohol used in automotive antifreeze. Those substances can damage paint finishes as well as some plastic and rubber parts on vehicles."

 

[GPM432]

The car may also require a charge port

There looks like a bit of room for a couple of beers in the bag while you charge up.

 

[GPM432]

There looks like a bit of room for a couple of beers in the bag while you charge up.

The foam strip looks like the best solution If it was me I would make a point of making sure all the snow was clear of the door all the time be diligent to keep it clear.

 

[Wildeyed]

New one for me this morning: the charging door was frozen OPEN! Never would have thunk it. Felt like a big blob of ice formed deeper inside the bumper blocking the curved "arm" on the charge door. Wouldn't close. It was nerve wracking having to force the thing shut, crunching and crackling, all the time very aware that it's a piece of plastic at -10°C. Wish it was metal like a gas cap door.

 

[ericy]

The thought comes to mind that one could just go through a car wash to unfreeze the charging door.

 

[electriceddy]

Ok, the cooler ended up costing only a $1 from the thrift store and I have yet to put in a precision cut for the J1772 plug to pass through but I think this is proof of concept

Found this more cosmetic solution on the Clarity forum:

I assume the protective cap can still be inserted into the door holding slot while charging, thus avoiding becoming a " charging dangler".
Add the "ChargeSleeve" for additional protection:

Link:
https://voltshelf.weebly.com/kia-niro-and-hyundai-kona.html

I also like the "Voltscreen" idea for the lower front grill which is wide open and very susceptible to rock or debris damage and may save a future radiator costly repair:

 

[KiwiME]

I've installed a coarse mesh behind the grill on every car I've owned over the last 20 years, with exception of the Kona which has the shutters and a BMW which already had one. I think it helps keep the condenser clear of larger bugs and pebbles. I would use at least 1 cm pitch though to avoid affecting the airflow too much in warm climates. This sort of mesh is normally sold to fit across rain gutters to keep leaves out.

 

[electriceddy]

I've installed a coarse mesh behind the grill on every car I've owned over the last 20 years, with exception of the Kona which has the shutters and a BMW which already had one. I think it helps keep the condenser clear of larger bugs and pebbles. I would use at least 1 cm pitch though to avoid affecting the airflow too much in warm climates. This sort of mesh is normally sold to fit across rain gutters to keep leaves out.

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I am thinking given the radar sensor location, a plastic or nylon type mesh would be better to avoid any interference, obviously cut in a way so it doesn't interfere with the area in front of it.
BTW I have noticed the shutters closing only on intermittent occasions in the summer so I would not depend on those entirely .