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Originally Posted by bwilson4web
I've been thinking about it but for now, I'm planning a 'tickle charger' to bring the SOC to 78% by morning. ....
Most of the time, the ICE is generating the power needed and the battery just fills in the short but intense gaps. We really aren't driving an electric vehicle but rather a gas vehicle that uses electricity to keep the ICE operation efficient. That is one reason why I follow but am not desperately looking for the plug-in Prius...
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Thanks Bob. I have been looking for detailed info as opposed to hearsay. The graph says it all, but I do have a couple of questions. Do you have data for the "P" mode without the engine block heater? Also, what was the temperature that morning?
In regard to your first comment, I was seriously hoping Toyota would provide a charger to do exactly as you say, ie. bring the SOC back to acceptable level. But I have finally given up on that hope. Please post when you have more info. Thanks.
I agree with your other comment ...but if you can keep your speed to under a threshold (42 miles per hour?), you can run on EV mode only. It is my understanding that the plugin will run at higher miles per hour without the ICE kicking in. If so, that can significantly increase efficiency for short distance driving. In effect that makes it an EV. Yes no? Thanks, JJ