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Configurable EV Speed Limit?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by bilofsky, Mar 15, 2012.

  1. bilofsky

    bilofsky Privolting Member

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    I'm thinking ahead (April delivery) about how to use my EV miles. My typical drive is about 12 - 15 miles, half on freeways and half surface streets.

    I might do most of it on EV by staying at 55 - 60 mph on the freeway. But that's bad for battery life, right?

    So to optimize battery life, I should switch to HV on the freeway and back to EV at the off-ramp.

    Leading to this thought: Wouldn't it be nice to be able to set the EV limit lower than 62 mph? For best battery life, I could set it at 50 mph and never have to switch manually.

    (Will the PIP have software updates?)