The questions from you, the readers to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, are no less. So we push one again “Readers ask - my-auto-blog answers on Sunday” * on. Whereby we look forward to the many short messages from you, if you just tell us in three lines your very own experiences. Thank you again for that!
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - reader questions
Reader Stempin wanted to know, for example:
If the Outlander PHEV has completed its programmed charging cycle but is still plugged in, does it then remove power from the mains or from its freshly charged traction battery when the heater is switched on?
Answer: We have not been able to interview a Mitsubishi technician for this, but according to our observations, the electricity for the electric parking heater is taken from the grid. In addition, our PHEV starts on a cold day, after 30 minutes auxiliary heating, still with full driving battery in the ride.
Reader Nikolau has been driving a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for about three weeks and has reached a consumption of around 600 liters after 3.3 km. Although the colder temperatures are already noticeable to him. The reader has the option of charging at home and at work - this is one of the most important principles for us: The PHEV should be plugged in as often as possible - to increase efficiency. His questions were:
If I connect the charging cable, is there not also the possibility to secure the cable via central locking?
We have the Opel Ampera in the work, since even triggers the alarm system when trying to pull the cable.The next would be the PHEV app. There is under Settings - History anti-theft alarm system - my dealer could not answer me ?! Does the Outlander have an alarm system or not?
Answer: To the question with the ZV for the charging cable: Unfortunately no. Therefore Mitsubishi recommends a charging cable with a lockable plug. We also use such a cable and have to agree: A solution via the ZV of the vehicle would be more elegant.
As far as I know, the PHEV does not have an alarm system on board. We saw the point in the APP, but can explain this with the “international” orientation of the APP. In other words: The scope of equipment in the vehicles differs from country to country. However, the app was programmed for international use.
Readers Kogler is currently driving an Outlander from the model year 2012 / 13 and will soon switch to a 2016 PHEV. This not only shows us how satisfied Mitsubishi drivers are - it also asks the reader Mr. Kogler a few open questions:
1.) How long does it take to charge the battery?
2.) Is it correct that the morning preheating, when the battery is connected to the charging cable, does not affect the battery's state of charge and that I can actually drive purely electrically in the morning even in cold temperatures?
3.) What is the mobile charging box all about, where do I need it and what does such a part cost?
4.) Do you already have more information on the subject of bidirectional charging and what requirements are necessary for this?
Before we answer, we want to go into his impression, which he briefly shared with us: After our reporting, he understood that the new Outlander had made a significant increase in quality and feel: A short “YES” is enough here 😉 - Yes , we see the direct switch as a significant upgrade! This is really a big step - and we have even 11 details found in which the Outlander 2016 better has been!
And now for the answers:
It takes 3.7 hours on the 3.5 kW charger and a good 230 hours on the standard 4 volt Schuko. On question number 2: Yes - that is our observation. As asked by Mr. Stempin. We see no use of the traction battery by the preheating as long as the vehicle is connected to the network.
To 3: The mobile charging box, We are currently testing this mobile 22 kW charger from car-go-electric and are convinced of the workmanship and the price / performance ratio. In addition, car-go-electric.de can supply all adapter cables. This would also make it possible to charge the PHEV at a campsite. And, no - a 22 kW charger is of course not necessary for the Outlander. Because via Type1-Mode3 adapter cable to Type2-Mennekes you can only charge a maximum of 3.7 kW on the Outlander. The quick charge function would require the ChaDeMo plug, but unfortunately there are no mobile chargers available here - or devices that do not cost the equivalent of a new car. However, we chose the 22 kW charger because we can also use it to charge other electric vehicles with a Type 2 connector.
Car-Go-Electric.de However, it also offers a reasonably priced wallbox for your own garage. This is configured with Type1 plug and 4 (to 12) meter cable length (suitable for the Outlander PHEV), charging with max 3.7-4.6 kW and currently costs 480 €.
A mobile loading box allows you to maximize the loading possibilities. We have ordered our mobile charging box with an adapter cable set and can load on all CEE plugs (16A and 32A), can also charge on campsites and of course everywhere via Schuko.
4: Bi-directional charging - A particularly hot topic at the moment. There are many questions about this and I am currently considering what options we can offer in order to shed more light on this topic. My tip: Don't let the autohub.de out of your sight in 2016! I am sure - we will soon be able to provide further information on this!
No questions - but feedback
Exciting feedback reaches us from PHEV driver Mr. Stigler. He's been driving the 2016 model for 10 weeks and has already driven 11.000 km on the vehicle. Reader Stigler mainly drives long distances and has an average consumption of 8 liters per 100 km. We say: Not much for an SUV. A lot for the PHEV. But we are not surprised with this mission profile. For Mr. Stigler, using the radio navigation device is rather awkward. We agree with him. Even though the operating logic improved with the switch to 2016, the system is still more complicated than the systems used by other manufacturers. In addition, Mr. Stigler is surprised by the unlit buttons for the window lifters - here too we have to agree with the reader. Illuminating the window regulators would hardly make the car more expensive.
Regarding the ride comfort and the use of distance wheels and cruise control as well as the benefits of the 360 ° camera, however, Mr. Stigler can only compliment his new vehicle. Again, we can agree with the reader. Especially the 360 ° camera facilitates parking in tight parking spaces.
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