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Just recently, my car displayed the "PHEV System Fault", message; it was only -10C. The car threw codes and CEL was illuminated as well. It was outside overnight and charging prior to this drive; I had used the preheat cabin as well while still charging. During the drive in to service, the...

When the weather approaches zero I execute the force EV method. 1) Press the <START> button without pressing the brake. 2) Select EV mode, 3) Press the <START> button while pressing the brake as you normally would to start the car. This seems to prevent the ICE from starting albeit a...

I enjoyed reading your workaround; basically I'm lazy. I've used oil pan heater pads (a rubberized pad with an internal heater sealed against the elements) silicon glued to the oil pan. I thought that I could glue this directly to the traction battery in the same way - so a perm solution. The...

I have no experience with other hybrids. Generally gas/diesel engines (ICE) are supported with block heaters for extreme cold conditions (however many European cars don't seem to support block heaters for some reason and I've added warming pads to the oil pan to compensate). Most locations...

Thank you for your comments; I had already joined the Canadian Class Action. However, you point out a sad reality that one needs to consider with any modification. Perhaps I'll use a scissor lift lab jack with the pad against the battery case - should the no-start situation occur. Messy and...

Good point. An example of a heater is the "Canadian Polar Pad", 75W 2"x3" on amazon designed for installation on the oil pan. There are others that have lower wattage and are thermostatically controlled. Its a small area, but again, I don't want a "hot spot" of heat and at the same time don't...

I have a 2024 PHEV kept outside and have occasionally experienced winter temperatures < -30C. I was wondering if a low wattage (say 50W) engine block warmer (typically a "blanket like" device about 100 cm^2) would help with traction battery warming. I would apply the blanket with an adhesive...