Charging an Electric Car during Shabbos

Question

Shalom Rabbi,Is it okay to plug in a car, phone, or other devices on Friday afternoon right before Shabbos, so it keeps charging during Shabbos?Thank you!

Answer

Shalom uVracha,

It’s fine to plug in a device before Shabbos so it charges during Shabbos.

Since you finished your action before Shabbos began, the charging happens automatically on its own.

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