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Yes, that's the way I look at it. It does surprise me that more (intelligent) people aren't the least bit concerned apparently with trying to reduced carbon emissions, mais, c'est la vie ... I believe, in general practice, that most folks aren't willing to accept or contribute to any kind of...

Wow, that really sucks. Ours is also only 3 months old, but we haven't had any issues like that at all. One would think that if the system registers a fault, it would save that information, and when the tech connects it to their troubleshooting computer, it would show up. Very odd for the...

I'm sure we will all develop similar but different PHEV usage styles. Sounds like you have a nice simple method of operation. The main different between our styles is that we don't wash our cars much, well, not at all really. We'll might take it to a basic detailer once or twice a year. We'll...

Wow, that is a checkered path to your 2024 Outlander, and the 2 year wait for the first one is, well, dedicated. We will be moving house soon and I've said all along that he new digs will have a 2 car garage and now with this this cold weather start info, it's imperative. And BTW, I also have...

I did not know this. Thanks Andy for posting this. I've stupidly been charging the battery to 80% most of the time. When I have charged it to 100% occasionally, it predicts a range of around 90 to 95kms. When I first got it in June, it would estimate somewhere between a 60 and 70km range. From...

I'm very happy that the start sequence worked out for you as well, Andre. I was surprised myself when I tested it both ways and finally got the engine to stop kicking in. My wife and I also have the same philosophy as you on the reasons/methodology of using this Outlander PHEV vehicle that we've...

If the car won't start without a sufficient battery charge, is the a safety warning sound and message to let the driver know to set the system to charge mode before they inadvertently put the PHEV system in emergency no-start mode?

Welcome Steve,

When we first bought the car, it would show an available electric only driving range of about 55kms or so on a 100% battery charge. Now, after 3 months of our driving, it shows an available 85km range on only electric power on a 100% charged battery. That is, of course, without regen figured in...

Hello Andy. I think I'll sign off here for a month or so till my posts don't require approval. I thought I'd let you know as you are a Moderator. Thanks. Dave

My wife is 5' 0" and she feels a tad better with a memory foam cushion on her seat. it only raises her about an inch when compressed but it does the trick. The last few weeks tho, she hasn't used it as it's been in the other car, so obviously no big deal. Our GT Premium seats have the memory and...

Hi Bruce, thanks for the welcome. We get about 85-90 kms out of a 100% charge, but we only charge it fully a couple of times per month. The rest of the time we charge to between 80% and 90% and this gives us a 70 to 80 km range on electric only with the car set to EV and ECO mode. Contrary to...

Hi Haenzel. We also like the thought of doing our part for the environment, it just makes sense these days with what's going on globally. And it would also be about 5 years before we would consider and all electric vehicle. The infrastructure just isn't there.

I'm not pleased with this either. It seems counter-productive. I'll try testing some more driving setups and see what affect they have as well, and I'll post anything I find out.

I was just reading one of your other posts and you said that you were getting around 95 kms from a single battery charge. We are experiencing the same good mileage. The initial info told us we would get 61 kms on electric only, but we get more like 85 or 90 kms from a single charge of the...

I live in Mississauga which is in the Toronto GTA. We bought a 2024 Outlander PHEV GT Premium, 3 months ago, as we wanted to lower our fuel costs while in retirement and we just decided that it was a good idea to stop burning gasoline. I don't really think my lack of gas usage will have much...

That's good to know. I'm sure we'll all eventually know almost everything about the Outlander PHEV system/capabilities, but we'll have to keep training each over.

Great reply ... very informative. Thanks. I also hope they eventually are forced to offer a dealer installable battery warmer for the 23/24 year vehicles. I am in the Toronto area and with global warming and all (thank God), it doesn't get that cold here anymore. Not so sure that's a good thing...

Hmmm ... we've been looking at some rural properties lately. I'll discuss this with my wife. Thanks for the heads-up.

That's a good thought.