Auxiliary Power

johnelk · Jan 2, 2014

Does anyone have info on the auxiliary power? How much power does it output, and will it be available in the US?

I assume it is outputting DC power, but that isn't very useful, so perhaps they convert it to AC?

Senappel · Jan 4, 2014

EU version only has the small 12 V DC outlet.

In the Japanese version there seems to be a 100 v 1500 W aux power with invertor (60 hz ?)

johnelk · Jan 4, 2014

Nooo! That's not what I wanted to hear

Do you know how the 12V is hooked up? Is it basically a direct feed from the battery pack, or is it from the 12V battery I guess?
What I am wondering is if there would be a way to hook up a 110V inverter with 1500W or more power?

Is the 12V output simply limited by a fuse (and wire size) to what it's allowed to draw, or is there some software or other limitations as well?

I was really hoping to use this as a work truck to power some tools when needed...

Senappel · Jan 5, 2014

In the manual it is stated that the 12 V output(s) can not handle more than 120 W together, as they are on the auxiliary battery.

Only a power outlet on the big drive battery could help here (but not available in EU).

Merridy · Mar 4, 2014

Hope my new Outlander comes with a 240V socket. What equipment and circuit do I need to use it to power my house at night, 7 - 11pm. I will charge it Midnight - 7am at the cheaper rate.

(We have the original 2004 Outlander. What a great car! Looking forward to the 2014 PHEV version.)

Bradders · May 8, 2014

Merridy said:
Hope my new Outlander comes with a 240V socket. What equipment and circuit do I need to use it to power my house at night, 7 - 11pm. I will charge it Midnight - 7am at the cheaper rate.

Australian standard supply is 230V 10A, though I measure 243V at my house.
The Australian 15A plug has a larger earth prong and will not fit in a 10A socket. You can get a 15A socket fitted.
Alternatively, Jaycar sell a 10A to 15A adapter, which is handy when plugging in at work or at your Nan's place. http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MS4044&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=1001#3

An iMiEV owner told me that its internal charger is only 10A even though it comes with a 15A plug. If the PHEV has the same charger, then charging time won't be different between a 10A and 15A supply anyway. But you'll still need the adapter.

And don't expect a 240V socket in the car. The 100V 1500W outlet in Japanese PHEVs is a factory fit. (Actually, 100V sockets are in lots of Japanese minivans and SUVs, even non-hybrids.) Here's a machine translation about using the 100V 1500W socket as an emergency power supply. http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/reference/newmodelfaq/outlanderphev/1-1.html#q24

Or can be powered from the car how much?
The fully charged, power of about one day to be consumed in a typical household is capable of supplying.
By the engine power generation, power of about 10 days more I can supply.
※ 1 5 ~ 6 hours / day, to supply the power for four families.
※ 2 full charge and full tank of gas + battery charge mode in use, 5-6 hours / day, assuming a power of four people family.
※ 3 Active power generation mode by the engine, to charge the driving battery power.