Charging compatibility is a hardware and infrastructure question, not a plug-shape guess. Inspect the actual inlet, onboard charger, DC protocol and supplied cable before planning daily use. Match the candidate's inlet and charger to the buyer's home supply and public network. The useful outcome is a documented decision that another person can review, not a confident-sounding conclusion detached from the vehicle.
Short answer
Match the candidate's inlet and charger to the buyer's home supply and public network. The handover should identify cables, portable equipment, adapter limits and unresolved local installation work.
Buying an adapter without confirming signalling, protocol and voltage does not create reliable fast-charging compatibility. Instead, rank confirmed facts, seller-stated claims and open items separately so price comparison does not hide technical uncertainty.
01Photograph the charge inlet+
Begin by fixing the evidence boundary. Photograph the charge inlet. For this charge decision, retain the source, date, VIN or candidate reference and the conditions under which the observation was made. Seller wording should remain distinguishable from independently observed evidence.
Match the candidate's inlet and charger to the buyer's home supply and public network. If the evidence conflicts, pause the comparison and request a clearer record rather than averaging incompatible claims. This matters because the handover should identify cables, portable equipment, adapter limits and unresolved local installation work.
02Identify AC voltage and phase support+
Next, compare the record with the physical vehicle. Identify AC voltage and phase support. For this charge decision, retain the source, date, VIN or candidate reference and the conditions under which the observation was made. Seller wording should remain distinguishable from independently observed evidence.
Match the candidate's inlet and charger to the buyer's home supply and public network. If the evidence conflicts, pause the comparison and request a clearer record rather than averaging incompatible claims. This matters because the handover should identify cables, portable equipment, adapter limits and unresolved local installation work.
03Confirm the DC fast-charge protocol+
Treat uncertainty as a line item, not a reason to guess. Confirm the DC fast-charge protocol. For this charge decision, retain the source, date, VIN or candidate reference and the conditions under which the observation was made. Seller wording should remain distinguishable from independently observed evidence.
Match the candidate's inlet and charger to the buyer's home supply and public network. If the evidence conflicts, pause the comparison and request a clearer record rather than averaging incompatible claims. This matters because the handover should identify cables, portable equipment, adapter limits and unresolved local installation work.
04Check cable and portable charger ratings+
Test the result against the buyer's actual daily use. Check cable and portable charger ratings. For this charge decision, retain the source, date, VIN or candidate reference and the conditions under which the observation was made. Seller wording should remain distinguishable from independently observed evidence.
Match the candidate's inlet and charger to the buyer's home supply and public network. If the evidence conflicts, pause the comparison and request a clearer record rather than averaging incompatible claims. This matters because the handover should identify cables, portable equipment, adapter limits and unresolved local installation work.
05Test against the destination network+
Close this check before the commercial file moves forward. Test against the destination network. For this charge decision, retain the source, date, VIN or candidate reference and the conditions under which the observation was made. Seller wording should remain distinguishable from independently observed evidence.
Match the candidate's inlet and charger to the buyer's home supply and public network. If the evidence conflicts, pause the comparison and request a clearer record rather than averaging incompatible claims. This matters because the handover should identify cables, portable equipment, adapter limits and unresolved local installation work.
Primary reference points
Official material is a starting reference, not a substitute for candidate verification.
Close the file with visible open items.
The handover should identify cables, portable equipment, adapter limits and unresolved local installation work. Record who will resolve every outstanding item and whether it affects purchase, shipping, arrival or later ownership. A replacement candidate receives a new review even when the colour and advertised trim are identical.
- Photograph the charge inlet: confirmed / seller stated / open / not applicable
- Identify AC voltage and phase support: confirmed / seller stated / open / not applicable
- Confirm the DC fast-charge protocol: confirmed / seller stated / open / not applicable
- Check cable and portable charger ratings: confirmed / seller stated / open / not applicable
- Test against the destination network: confirmed / seller stated / open / not applicable
Buyer questions
What should be confirmed first for Will a BYD Yuan Up Charge in the Destination Market?+
Match the candidate's inlet and charger to the buyer's home supply and public network. The answer must remain tied to one VIN, market version and destination rather than a generic listing.
Can a seller statement replace inspection evidence?+
No. A seller statement can identify a claim, but condition, charging and installed equipment should be supported by dated records or direct observation where practical.
Does this guide guarantee destination registration?+
No. The handover should identify cables, portable equipment, adapter limits and unresolved local installation work. Current customs, tax, registration and electrical requirements must be confirmed with competent destination advisers.