YupNoProblem
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Hi, I wonder if you guys can help me.
I'm English but have lived here in japan for a while now. I went to the dealers a year ago but decided not to buy an Outlander. I went past the same dealer yesterday and they have a 2015 Outlander PHEV on display. I like it. But I have a few geeky questions.
We had a big earthquake here in 2011 and had no power for days which then went on and off for a few weeks. I decided to get grid tie solar panels after that. I got them installed and love them, but when the panels are just supplying emergency power to the house they can only supply 15 amps (at 100v) total (even though I have 4.8kw on the roof).
Question 1. Is 15 amps sufficient to charge up the Outlander during the day in an emergency?
Question 2. I saw that the Outlander can supply 1500w from its socket in the car. Could I use this to run some things in the house via an extension lead without damaging the car? How long could I do it for?
Question 3. I am having a 2 week test drive of a Leaf starting next week and as part of the deal they will fit an outside charger (200v 30amps) and leave it there even if I don't decide to buy the Leaf. Can I use this to charge the Outlander? Do I need a different hookup other than the one supplied with the Outlander or will it regulate itself between 100v and 200v automatically?
Question 4. Is there a way to change the language on the car to English? The dealer says no but "No" is the default answer in Japan for when they don't really know. Is there any work around?
Anyway, that'll do for a start. I hope someone can help. I'll take photos tomorrow and let you know the details. The price they want is 18,000 Pounds.
I'm English but have lived here in japan for a while now. I went to the dealers a year ago but decided not to buy an Outlander. I went past the same dealer yesterday and they have a 2015 Outlander PHEV on display. I like it. But I have a few geeky questions.
We had a big earthquake here in 2011 and had no power for days which then went on and off for a few weeks. I decided to get grid tie solar panels after that. I got them installed and love them, but when the panels are just supplying emergency power to the house they can only supply 15 amps (at 100v) total (even though I have 4.8kw on the roof).
Question 1. Is 15 amps sufficient to charge up the Outlander during the day in an emergency?
Question 2. I saw that the Outlander can supply 1500w from its socket in the car. Could I use this to run some things in the house via an extension lead without damaging the car? How long could I do it for?
Question 3. I am having a 2 week test drive of a Leaf starting next week and as part of the deal they will fit an outside charger (200v 30amps) and leave it there even if I don't decide to buy the Leaf. Can I use this to charge the Outlander? Do I need a different hookup other than the one supplied with the Outlander or will it regulate itself between 100v and 200v automatically?
Question 4. Is there a way to change the language on the car to English? The dealer says no but "No" is the default answer in Japan for when they don't really know. Is there any work around?
Anyway, that'll do for a start. I hope someone can help. I'll take photos tomorrow and let you know the details. The price they want is 18,000 Pounds.