Hello from Vancouver (sort of)

[Wesman107]

I'm actually in one of the neighbouring cities outside Vancouver, BC. I do not own an Outlander PHEV but am strongly considering buying one (2025 in SEL trim). I will be going through as many forum posts as I reasonably can for my research. So far I've learned:
1) Extreme cold is the bane of the 2022-2024 models' existence, but this is unlikely to be a problem in my climate
2) Battery degradation is not covered by warranty
3) "Outlander" is more than just a steamy TV show about a time travelling nurse

 

[PHEV07]

Welcome to our Forun Wesman

The 2025 uses the same 20kWh Battery that is used on the 2023 to 2024 cars which does not have an embedded Battery Heater in the Battery Back.

These years are really not recommended for driving in areas where the temperature can dip down to -20'C or colder.

At temperatures lower than -15'C the Heat Pump no longer works so operating the ICE is a must.

These 2023 to 2025 models are great Cars at temperatures warmer than -12'C.

I currently own a 2024 and may revert back to a 2022 because although it only had a 13.8kWhr Battery, it did perform very well even at Temperatures as low as -40'C as it had a Battery Heater as did tge 2018 thru 2022 in Canada

So if you never or rarely see temperatures lower than -15'C, the 2025 is a great car especially in warmer temperatures.