Electrical output for camping and generation

[brandent]

I saw a few posts on this topic but no solid answers as most people seemed to misunderstand the questions being asked. Normal vehicles have 12v DC output which can easily be converted to 110/220 AC and used to power small appliances if necessary but they don't have sufficient amperage to run something like a microwave or have sufficient storage to use for any length of time. Presumably a PHEV with its extensive battery pack has enough stored energy to replace a generator while camping and has sufficient electrical load capability to handle high amperage loads.

Are there electrical outlets hooked to the main battery supply that are sufficiently robust to use the Outlander PHEV in the roll of a backup generator either for camping or for home use during storms? Additional question to this then, if there are outlets that can handle the amperage outbound to run say a microwave then are these outlets external on the vehicle? i.e. There's a cover plate for the charge port obviously, but is there a similar outlet port so that one doesn't have to have the windows rolled down or hatch open to use the electrical. I'd like to believe that they made this SUV with electrical outlets sufficient to use it as an electricity source when camping or for use as an emergency generator for the home. You'd need at least a 30 amp capability for home use but the double duty would save the homeowner from needing to own a backup generator.

 

[jaapv]

There is an inverter for some markets I believe, but the European cars have no possibility to tap into the high power battery. The 12V battery is quite small and not suitable to draw any considerable amount of power from.

 

[brandent]

Thanks. I hope by the time it hits the US they include a 'camping' option with appropriate inverter etc for the main battery pack. You'd think it wouldn't be too expensive to put in and would be an interesting selling point.

 

[buickanddeere]

For the moment., One of those suitcase style inverter generators rated for 1500 or more watts continuously.
Good to have around home to operate the fridge, freezer, sump pump, TV etc if the utility power fails.
Ask Toronto residents if utility power can fail ?

 

[brandent]

For the moment., One of those suitcase style inverter generators rated for 1500 or more watts continuously.
Good to have around home to operate the fridge, freezer, sump pump, TV etc if the utility power fails.
Ask Toronto residents if utility power can fail ?

So more fuel for the argument. The main battery pack easily has 1500 watt capability and can sustain that for several hours without even starting the vehicle. Start it up to charge the battery pack back up to full. PLUS it is mobile. So in a hurricane, storm, or whatever you could use the SUV as your house's emergency backup generator or even drive it down the street to someone else's house. I've seen people pay much greater sums of money for far less useful options.