Outlander Phev In-Depth Observations - Mike Mas

[PHEV07]

Hello Outlander Owners - I just completed an In-Depth Article on the Mitsubishi Outlander Phev. This article provides a detailed look at how the new Outlander Heat Pump operates and how it differs from other hybrids and EV’s. I’ll cover HV battery heating and cooling. How to prevent lithium battery “Plating” a permanent damage which occur to lithium batteries during cold weather use. I’ll compare how the Outlander fairs against the Hybrids like the Toyota Rav4. Talk about the dangers of owners switching their AGM 12 volt battery to lithium. Discuss the fact the new Outlander might not be the best plug-in Hybrid for colder regions and how Mitsubishi left out a vital battery component which could leave you and your family stranded in frigid weather. I’ll talk about Innovative Pedal and B-3 / B-5 High Regen, how they work and why they sometimes start the gas engine. PHEV Travel suggestions for added safety and more economy. Finally, introduce “Volting” a Method of Engine / Motor / Cycling which can reduce your engine run time up to 40% on trips using less fuel.

Note: Because of graphics used, I authored the story using QuarkXpress and placed it on my non sponsored /Ad-Free web site. Please click on the link below - Enjoy Mike

Outlander Phev In Depth Observations - Mike Mas

http://rotory.com/PHEV/outlander/

This article was very well written. Thank you for sharing.

Let us hope that more ppl take the time to read this, so as to educate themselves. Too bad that your link link is not a hyperlink.

Let me see if I can add one here.

https://rotory.com/PHEV/outlander/

 

[PHEV07]

I was doing some research into the Outlander. I see that in the 2018 Outlander’s owner’s manual that on page 2-11 it says that the “BATTERY TOO COLD” may be displayed on the multi information display at temperatures of -30°C or colder. Could it be that when you returned from Mexico in previous years and in the recent cold spell of -23 to -30°C that the traction battery was not cold enough to trigger the message? Do you perhaps have an unheated garage that does not get as cold as the outdoor temperature?

I park my vehicle outside 365 days of the year.
We sometimes get temps as low as -40C but most days from Jan 1 to Feb 28 the temp ranges from -20'C to the low -30Cs

I just read this article by one of our members. Very informative and well explained.


https://rotory.com/PHEV/outlander/

 

[Terry Yates]

Hello Outlander Owners - I just completed an In-Depth Article on the Mitsubishi Outlander Phev. This article provides a detailed look at how the new Outlander Heat Pump operates and how it differs from other hybrids and EV’s. I’ll cover HV battery heating and cooling. How to prevent lithium battery “Plating” a permanent damage which occur to lithium batteries during cold weather use. I’ll compare how the Outlander fairs against the Hybrids like the Toyota Rav4. Talk about the dangers of owners switching their AGM 12 volt battery to lithium. Discuss the fact the new Outlander might not be the best plug-in Hybrid for colder regions and how Mitsubishi left out a vital battery component which could leave you and your family stranded in frigid weather. I’ll talk about Innovative Pedal and B-3 / B-5 High Regen, how they work and why they sometimes start the gas engine. PHEV Travel suggestions for added safety and more economy. Finally, introduce “Volting” a Method of Engine / Motor / Cycling which can reduce your engine run time up to 40% on trips using less fuel.

Note: Because of graphics used, I authored the story using QuarkXpress and placed it on my non sponsored /Ad-Free web site. Please click on the link below - Enjoy Mike

Outlander Phev In Depth Observations - Mike Mas

http://rotory.com/PHEV/outlander/

 

[Terry Yates]

No, they're not saying that at all.

It was a pretty clear and comprehensive explanation I think, I don't know what to add to try and explain it any clearer. I'm trying but all I can suggest is re-reading it, or getting someone else to read it and try and explain it to you. Maybe it's just clear to me as I already have one and fully understand how it works.

check out https://www.richi.uk/p/mitsubishi-outlander-phev-faq.html

 

[Grandad]

Thanks for the reply last I checked there is no word for a HV battery heater in the 24 or 25 models. Sure would be nice!

Thanks Mike

Keep an eye out for any activity on the class action suits.

 

[michael8554]

There are separate posts of the AGM 12V Aux battery being replaced with Lithium 12V.

The Mike Mass article reckons that battery could fail at sub-freezing temps,stranding the PHEV.

 

[jpetro]

There are separate posts of the AGM 12V Aux battery being replaced with Lithium 12V.

The Mike Mass article reckons that battery could fail at sub-freezing temps,stranding the PHEV.

Great read Mike. Thank you for pulling together this info.