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Just checking, Is it OK to plug in for less than three hours?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Photau, Dec 15, 2012.

  1. Photau

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    Is it OK to plug in for less than three hours? Is it OK for the battery?
     
    #1 Photau, Dec 15, 2012
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    yes.:) you can plug in for as short a period as you like with no detrimental effects. and welcome to priuschat! what is this 'other non-hybrid' you speak of?
     
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    Thank You........
     
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    pleasure...
     
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    What's important is that you plug it in. Do it often to increase your EV ratio.
     
    #5 usbseawolf2000, Dec 17, 2012
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    I charge the car up after a few miles all the time. I never know when I'm going to need it for some longer running around periods.
     
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    I was advised by the dealer to set the charger timer for three hours, so it now charges from 1 am to 4 am. It's not a major nuisance to reset the timer every time I have a chance to plug in during the day, but it is a nuisance. Know of any settings that make it easier?
     
    #7 Jonas Studebaker, Dec 18, 2012
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    Not really.
    Also, those are two separate timers, not a single timer with a start time and stop time.
     
    #8 lensovet, Dec 18, 2012
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    As mentioned, Start and Finish are two different timers.

    I set Finish at 7:00 AM and Start at 3:00 PM. This way, I know my PiP will be fully charged in the morning and after work.
     
    #9 usbseawolf2000, Dec 18, 2012
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