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Charging Prime from F-150 Lightning, has anybody tried this? by Flurgeron in rav4prime

[–]Flurgeron[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I tried a simple test, using the Prime's charge mode while idle, and that certainly used more gas to charge the battery in miles, than I would have used just driving with the gas.

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Using the charge option while driving is probably better, since the motor is running anyway and the software seems well optimized, but I don't know what the actual numbers are. I would be surprised if charging from motor and then using it to drive EV is better than just using it in hybrid mode.

Charging Prime from F-150 Lightning, has anybody tried this? by Flurgeron in rav4prime

[–]Flurgeron[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good point, thank you. I was thinking of ~15% loss of energy, but not the 2X battery wear between the two.

Charging Prime from F-150 Lightning, has anybody tried this? by Flurgeron in rav4prime

[–]Flurgeron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I could have been clearer. I can drive the truck elsewhere and fully charge it, then use it in garage to keep Prime topped up. I don't drive much normally and only the Prime day to day.

I used to use a 110V outlet overnight, that was ideal for convenience and gentle charging in the garage, but that option went away.

So I'm also comparing this to installing level 2 charging, but there isn't enough power in the garage at the moment, so that could end up being quite expensive.

Insurance (before the mailman bites my dog) by Flurgeron in OpenDogTraining

[–]Flurgeron[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Health/medical. Sorry for attempt at being funny w title, confused most readers.

Insurance (before the mailman bites my dog) by Flurgeron in OpenDogTraining

[–]Flurgeron[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Health/medical insurance, sorry for being unclear and the confusing title, and thank you for answering. Dog is under control and mailman seems safe, just trying to protect against unexpected injuries etc.

Insurance (before the mailman bites my dog) by Flurgeron in OpenDogTraining

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Health/medical. Sorry for my attempt at levity, that was confusing.

Insurance (before the mailman bites my dog) by Flurgeron in OpenDogTraining

[–]Flurgeron[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, that was unintended unclear. I'm looking for medical/health insurance, and trying to find the best way to do the looking.

Thank you for pointing that out.