Why is the charging port in back?

But plug-in charging would not use the Hybrid System inverter to charge the batteries. That charger is located under the back passenger seat, thus the current location of the plug-in. The front-driver fender location required additional cable to the charger.

 

Back, right side is Perrrrfeeeeecccct for my garage... 3 feet from the plug and the circuit breaker panel....

 

my outlet is front left and i pull in front first. i may just run an extension cord up and over and a hook to hang everything on. if i go 240v at some point, i might have to rethink it.

 

Now I know how to plan this with the electrician
Or I can just back up in John in LB's driveway......

 

Tim!

 

Hey, what will be the proper etiquette for guests coming over with their PiP - Am I suppose to offer them a charge????? (along with a cup of coffee...)

Hmmmm.... that's kind of funny, now that I think of it.

 

Sweet! That's funny!
I'll be doing that at the dealership, along with a quick wash on all plugins that stop in.

 

If i were a guest bumming a charge, i think i'd bring over a bottle of suitable vintage and offer to split it with you.

 

So how much for a quickie... maybe 1 beer of a shared 6 pack but then there is the drinking and driving issue.

 

I can just see it now... like a free wifi site locator... we'll have a underground link to find plug in stations that you can sneak a charge at!

... needs my juice, man!!

 

There already are several charging locators, I am on PlugShare:

PlugShare - Electric Vehicle Charging Network

 

You guys crack me up.

The new location is based on a number of factors and I think all were covered in this thread except the fact that this location works best for me and I shouted the loudest when it came to providing feedback to the engineers. Just kidding.

No, seriously, I think someone alluded to this, maybe Tony, the car is a global car and during customer research and feedback stages, it became apparent that there actually is no standard for garages and individuals' needs across the globe. So, the engineers went with what made the most sense from an engineering standpoint to save on extra wiring, weight and cost and make it as efficient as possible.
The truth is, this location does work better for some than others (myself included in the former).

Also, depending on your electricity rates, you may be overpaying if you're offering a beer trade for a "charge up."

Erica Gartsbeyn
Prius Product Manager
Toyota USA

PS: guidelines for the car will clearly state no extension cord usage. The standard cordset is 24 ft which has never been an issue for anywhere I've charged the vehicle and I've used it in many different locations.

 

Your post may be tongue-in-cheek but I'll certainly be more than happy to offer any PiP guests a charge if it means they'll be able to get home using less gas.

Naw, that just gives you another incentive to park like a rock star. Studies have shown that parking like a rock star (google it) is actually safer than pulling in front first.

 

Yes, but backing into spots in parking lots is the preferred/safest method of parking.

 

Backing into a parking spot is virtually the norm over most of the world.

I have a co-worker visiting us for the month from Israel, and he insists on doing the driving, as he wants pointers on how to deal with American (well at least Tucson AZ) traffic. It took me a while to get used to him backing into every parking spot.

Technically backing into the spot, and pulling out forward is the safest way to park, since when you are "entering" traffic you have full vision instead of rear vision.

I have no issues with the charging location.

 

I guess you should do what I did then, buy a Nissan Leaf, you'll have your front charging port, and you will never have to worry about gasoline again

 

24' will get me from the front left corner where the outlet is to the rear right corner with plenty to spare!

 

Six pages and no one answered the original question. The answer is: Because Prius are female.

Tom

 

i'm afraid any reply to that might be considered sexist.