Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery) of the plug-in hybrid
system
This section explains the procedure for charging the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) with the equipped AC charging cable. When using a charging station, make
sure to check the operation instructions on the AC charger.When the charging
schedule is registered, make sure [Charge now] is turned on before charging.
Charging methods
The following methods can be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
■ Charging from an external power source
This is a charging method used when charging from an AC socket (220 V - 240
V) with the AC charging cable equipped to the vehicle or charging at a public
charging station.
The charging start time (or departure time) and day can be set to carry out
charging using the charging schedule at the desired date and time.
■ Using the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
The plug-in hybrid system can be switched to hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) using electricity
generated by gasoline engine operation.
The maximum charge amount in the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
is approximately 80% of the fully charged capacity for the charging from an
external power source.
INFORMATION
■ Using a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with this vehicle.
■ Charging electricity
This vehicle can be charged up to approximately 3.5 kW or 7 kW
*1
.
However, depending on the used charger or AC charging cable, charging electricity may
be limited.
Estimated charging time
The time required to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) differs according
to the charging voltage and charging current.
*1 :
Vehicles with 7 kW onboard traction battery charger only
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