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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by EMPBAIT, Apr 3, 2016.

  1. EMPBAIT

    EMPBAIT New Member

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    Re-charging and letting the car sit for 2 days?
    OR
    Not re-charging and letting the depleted battery sit for 2 days?

    I don't use my PiP on the weekends, so when I come home of Friday, should I set the timer and re-charge and let the car sit until Monday morning, or not re-charge and set the timer for early Monday morning just prior to leaving for work?

    Sorry if this was covered already, but I could not find it doing a search.

    Thank you!
     
    #1 EMPBAIT, Apr 3, 2016
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    the manual says if you're not going to use it for awhile, leave the battery in hybrid mode charge. in other words, deplete all the wall charge until the ice comes on. that's the comfort zone for storage. a few days? not sure how much difference it makes, but i would leave it as low as possible.
     
    #2 bisco, Apr 3, 2016
  3. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    I would have the vehicle parked for the unused days and then set-up the vehicle timer to end recharging by the time I have to leave.
    By then, the batteries will have an optimal operational temperature.
     
    #3 mrbigh, Apr 3, 2016
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