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Connect EVSE w/o charging?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by ryogajyc, Apr 7, 2012.

  1. ryogajyc

    ryogajyc Active Member

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    Does anyone know how to connect the EVSE without charging? I'm planning to be away for a couple of days and I want to leave it plugged in but keeping the battery empty. Then I want to start the charging remotely so that when I get back, I can immediately drive off with a full charge. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to figure out a way to connect the EVSE w/o charging.

    I recalled that if you plug it in in Ready mode, a message displays saying to turn off the car then reconnect the EVSE. I tried this, but as soon as the car is turned off it starts charging. So far the best I can do is use the charge timer so it starts ~24 hours after I plan to leave, but that still means it will be stored with a full charge for a day.
     
    #1 ryogajyc, Apr 7, 2012
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    Buy a digital plug timer with weekly scheduler. I have one for my Vectrix. It plugs right in the wall plug and the plug the EVSE in the timer.

    Something like this

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    #2 andi1111, Apr 7, 2012
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    Unfortunately, that will not work with an L2 EVSE. Also, I have the US version of that timer for a automatic pet feeder and I've had to replace it twice, so I don't really trust that particular model either.
     
    #3 ryogajyc, Apr 7, 2012
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    If you connect the EVSE and then immediately stop the charging with the remote app, I think it will remain stopped until you start it again.
     
    #4 SKrueger, Apr 7, 2012
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    How are you able to stop charging with the Entune App? I'm running it on an iPhone 4S and when charging, there is a blue button that says "Now Charging", but pressing it does nothing.
     
    #5 ryogajyc, Apr 10, 2012
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    If you're only going to be away for a few days charging it before you leave will cause no harm. If you feel more comfortable give it a manual 3/4 charge then just top it off or before you drive it the next time out, or just drive it with a 3/4 charge.
     
    #6 LenP, Apr 10, 2012
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    i'm not sure that simply applying power to the EVSE will cause the car to start charging. my L2 charger was crashing repeatedly - my leaf seems to start charging as soon as the EVSE has rebooted and powered up. the PIP did not. i had to unplug and re-plug the prius to get it to start charging again.

    maybe if you have a charge timer set and you make sure to power up the EVSE before the timer activates, it would work.
     
    #7 pfile, Apr 11, 2012
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    Do you anticipate needing the car as soon as you get back? Or could you plug the car in after you get back? We go away every weekend, so when I get home from work on fridays, I don't bother plugging in until we get home late sunday night.
     
    #8 devprius, Apr 11, 2012
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