[bruce k]

I left town for several months and did not keep my electric smart plugged in. Upon return I had to open the car manually with the key. However, the charge door will not open so I cannot recharge it. Any ideas?

 

[wowee1]

Your primary battery is dead and has to be charged first before anything will work. You might get away with getting a jump from another battery to get the main electricals to work, but I would put a charger on the primary, much safer. BTW the battery is in the same place as the ICE cars, under the bolster on the passenger side floor.