Rain and electricity. We all know those two elements don’t mix well, which sparks a question for a lot of new EV owners…”Can I charge my electric vehicle in the rain?”. The good news is, yes! EV chargers are built to withstand rain, snow, and other harsh conditions without trouble.

Many EV owners will park their car in a covered area before bringing it in for charging. This protects the charger and vehicles from getting wet or covered in snow, but you don’t have to worry about using a wet charger. As a safety feature, EV chargers are enclosed in weatherproof cases, which means that even if it rains outside, your charger will still be safe and dry. Some chargers also feature hinged doors or large windows so you can see the status of the charge without having to open the door. You might also see a connection point on the outside of the enclosure that allows you to connect your charger in bad weather conditions, but this is only intended for charging when there’s no other option (like being stranded).

Electric vehicles communicate with their chargers by using what’s called a “two-way handshake”. Essentially, if either the vehicle or charger senses that there is too much moisture to charge, then it will communicate with the other and stop the electric current. This cuts off the flow of electricity and keeps you and your vehicle safe. The weatherproof cases around the charger and prong make this

Can I charge my EV in the rain? Yes! Electric vehicle chargers are built with weatherproof materials so they can handle any condition…making them safe and reliable during Pittsburgh’s snowy and rainy seasons.