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Driving and Charging

Discussion in 'Prime Technical Discussion' started by rogart1, Nov 12, 2019.

  1. rogart1

    rogart1 Junior Member

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    How to deal with low regeneration charging . Just got a 2020 Prime and it stops charging at 25 kms (15 miles)
    My 2019 cut out at 37 kms (23 miles) . Can this be rectified ?
    Looks like Toyota being overly cautious again !

    Thanks
     
  2. Salamander_King

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    Are you talking about the CHARGE MODE? If so, it only allows to charge up to 80% SOC (shown on MID if you select that option). Maybe 25 kms (15 miles) you are seeing on GOM (Guess-O-Meter which shows estimated EV range) does correspond to 80% SOC of traction battery? Your 2019 (assuming it is also PRIME), must have had a longer EV range showing on GOM, but still was 80% SOC.
     
  3. rogart1

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    thanks for answered my question ..... and yes Charge Mode and the 19 was a Prime I noticed the difference because the 20 seems very slow with recharging... at least appears to be slow. Guess 80% is 80% Thanks!
     
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    What are you expecting to see instead of
    25 kms (15 miles) My 2019 cut out at 37 kms (23 miles) ?
    And how long is it taking you to regenerate? 30 minutes?
     
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  5. rogart1

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    Seems to take forever compared to the 2019. Probably 45 minutes but I've not timed it .. I will
     
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    I only use charge mode occasionally, it seems to works best for me at about 35 mph.
     
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    Think I got the correct answer ... simply put the battery charging system cuts out at 80% while driving and charging. . So the accuracy of the gauge is the real thing in question ... Thanks all
     
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