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Because typical application is for overnight charging, so the additional cost of the more powerful charger is not justified. AFAIK, all PHEVs out there have lower power chargers, except the top trim of the RAV4 Prime. And it is still inferior to the Outlander's Chademo, you only need to buy the...

It's a setting that can be changed from the dashboard, read the manual.

Rolling resistance is proportional to weight. Not sure how big it is, but it is direct loss.

Wow. In fact, 15% on top of 15%, for a total loss of 27%. I had no idea it is so much more inefficient in series mode. The total loss in parallel is more like 3%, due to the loss from 2.8 to 2 kW.

It makes sense for V2H. You can use the car as a 10 kW backup generator or solar storage. I also use it to charge at work when all L2s are taken.

First, there is no safety issue - the manual is clear that if the battery overheats, the car will stop (or have reduced power). Regarding turning the battery cooling off, my understanding is it is a trade-off between maintaining the health of the battery (by cooling it) and the comfort of the...

I use the https://www.amazon.com/CarlinKit-Wireless-Android-Connection-Smartphone/dp/B0BDRSC88C however cannot recommend it. It does the job but loses connection now and then, and it is type C with a very tight receptacle, not compatible with multiple cables I tried.

I now have 1 month/1.5k miles on a 2023 SEL in moderate climate; here are answers to some of the question: 1. I have exactly 38 miles between home and work, matching the EV range rating. I consistently drive into the garage in downtown Seattle with 1 mile showing on the GoM in EV-preferred...

I can confirm cabin heating (must be a heat pump, per manual) working in EV only at -4C to -2C today (freezing rain in Seattle area). Barely raising up the cabin temperature, but once it reaches the target, maintains it without a problem. No distinguishable noise, but I am still learning the...