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Most efficient way to charge traction battery while stopped in hot weather?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by briank101, Jul 25, 2012.

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  1. szgabor

    szgabor Active Member

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    Yeah it goes to 1280 RPM if the battery is in the low state ..... and stay there I stop the car NO point to recharge while stopped ...if I KNOW I am going in a minute anways,....
     
    #21 szgabor, Aug 6, 2012
  2. zdenok

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    I've just used to "rev" the engine in P after I was forced to start(boot) the car using starting cables after 12V battery was too discharged and I was not leaving yet, so I needed to recharge 12V battery without going anywhere.


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    #22 zdenok, Aug 6, 2012
  3. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Only time you should force charge the car in a real world setting is before using it in neutral for a little while, such as in a drive through car wash.
     
    #23 markabele, Aug 6, 2012
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