Apply Park and the parking brake, turn the vehicle off, inspect the dry inlet, push the AC connector in until it clicks, then unlock before removal after charging.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Tucson Plug-in Hybrid AC inlet.
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- 2025 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
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Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Tucson Plug-in Hybrid AC inlet.
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
With the brake pressed, apply the electronic parking brake, shift to Park and turn the vehicle off.
- 02
Open the charging door and inlet cover; inspect both connector and inlet for dust, moisture or damage without touching contacts.
- 03
Push the compatible AC connector into the inlet until it clicks.
- 04
Confirm the cluster shows charging or scheduled standby.
- 05
After charging, unlock the doors if connector locking is active, press the release and pull by the handle before closing both covers.
Important limits
- Use compatible genuine/approved charging equipment and never an extension cable.
- Stop immediately for heat, smoke, odor or visible damage.
- Never pull on the cable or force a locked connector.
Quick checks.
- ✓Unlock the vehicle when Always or While Charging lock mode prevents removal.
- ✓Check the station, cable seating and inlet if the red error indication appears.
- ✓Contact an authorized Hyundai dealer if the normal and documented emergency release cannot free the connector.
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2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Owner's Manual — Using an AC Charger
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