Discuss the charging aspect of the Prius Prime/PHEV for the 5th generation Prius. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:46:49 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:46:49 +0000 PriusChat https://priuschat.com/forum/gen-5-prime-charging.178/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:52:02 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/my-strategy-for-prolonging-battery-life-avoiding-full-charge.258537/ https://priuschat.com/threads/my-strategy-for-prolonging-battery-life-avoiding-full-charge.258537/ invalid@example.com (boardhead) boardhead
My strategy is to charge as late a possible and avoid fully charging to preserve the battery heath. (Yes I know about the 15% built-in headroom, but more is better.) My system is simple: I have set up 9 different charging schedules which range from charging for 2 hours to charging for 10 hours in 1-hour increments, and power rates are 1/2 price from 7pm to 7am, so each of my charging schedules ends at 7am....

My strategy for prolonging battery life (avoiding full charge)]]> 1 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:20:48 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/update-on-solar-charging-roof-not-working.258556/ https://priuschat.com/threads/update-on-solar-charging-roof-not-working.258556/ invalid@example.com (maiki) maiki
2025 Prius Plug-in XSE Premium with all premium features, including the solar charging roof. (Which I wanted because there is no place to plug in where I live, and the car is parked outdoors in the sun. (and I don't drive a lot. (922 miles now on the car, which I have had...

Update on Solar Charging Roof Not Working]]> 7 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:20:51 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/garage-door-opener-interference.258377/ https://priuschat.com/threads/garage-door-opener-interference.258377/ invalid@example.com (AgentPTFC) AgentPTFC
My car...

Garage door opener interference.]]> 5 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:21:37 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/charging-schedule-2026-prius.258530/ https://priuschat.com/threads/charging-schedule-2026-prius.258530/ invalid@example.com (David Lopez) David Lopez Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:25:21 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/chg-mode-looks-officially-gone.257866/ https://priuschat.com/threads/chg-mode-looks-officially-gone.257866/ invalid@example.com (lostsoul) lostsoul
CHG MODE Looks officially... GONE =-/]]> 24 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:02:55 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/2026-xse-charging.257715/ https://priuschat.com/threads/2026-xse-charging.257715/ invalid@example.com (turbocom) turbocom
Also, at home, I will be charging outside, and I need to have an external outlet installed by an electrician. I am thinking housing the charger and cable in a cabinet. Has anyone else managed their...

2026 XSE charging]]> 21 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:30:04 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/understanding-the-included-charger.242573/ https://priuschat.com/threads/understanding-the-included-charger.242573/ invalid@example.com (Jake Armitage) Jake Armitage 29 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:23:53 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/2024-prime-12-volt-battery-going-dead.256818/ https://priuschat.com/threads/2024-prime-12-volt-battery-going-dead.256818/ invalid@example.com (flyboy09) flyboy09 3 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:16:36 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/smart-key-and-charging.256671/ https://priuschat.com/threads/smart-key-and-charging.256671/ invalid@example.com (winnertakesteve) winnertakesteve
i'm running into a weird charging/key issue, and i can't tell if its a bug or just weird behaviour i'm not used to. i've had a 2012 prius c for the past 13 years with the smart key system, so i'm quite used to its smart key behaviour - although i'm mourning the loss of passenger and trunk smart key functionality since i selected the SE trim.

after i've plugged in and verified that its started charging, i lock it as usual (either via the keyfob or by tapping the...

smart key and charging]]> 10 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:28:41 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/tracking-fuel-efficiency-in-the-prime.247626/ https://priuschat.com/threads/tracking-fuel-efficiency-in-the-prime.247626/ invalid@example.com (Zyrian) Zyrian
Prime put a wrench into it because car's software is beyond useless to show any sort of useful info, and after 2 months all I could come up with is to add a sheet to track all charging sessions with estimated kWh used. I can't track EV only driving...

Tracking fuel efficiency in the Prime]]> 24 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 08:15:59 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/charging-cable-included.255854/ https://priuschat.com/threads/charging-cable-included.255854/ invalid@example.com (Crystina) Crystina 5 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:31:50 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/how-long-does-it-take-your-gen5-prime-to-charge-from-zero-range-something-wrong-with-my-battery.252692/ https://priuschat.com/threads/how-long-does-it-take-your-gen5-prime-to-charge-from-zero-range-something-wrong-with-my-battery.252692/ invalid@example.com (wstt) wstt I’ve also noticed I’m not getting the range I expected to get (and it’s not because of driving style). Is it possible my battery has some cells that are bad? Is there a way to test battery capacity?
(I have RAV4 Prime too, and that says online 12:30 to full charge and my display shows approx 12:30 each time).]]> 13 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:00:57 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/looking-for-level-2-charger-suggestions.255347/ https://priuschat.com/threads/looking-for-level-2-charger-suggestions.255347/ invalid@example.com (Teez) Teez
Looking for level 2 charger suggestions]]> 24 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:51:22 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/charger-recommendations.243169/ https://priuschat.com/threads/charger-recommendations.243169/ invalid@example.com (Bigblockquad) Bigblockquad
Just bought a new 2023 Prius prime xse. First plug-in I’ve owned.I have a 220v socket installed in my garage and need recommendations on a level 2 charger?

Rich]]> 13 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:14:49 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/how-to-initiate-charge-with-simple-plug-in.251741/ https://priuschat.com/threads/how-to-initiate-charge-with-simple-plug-in.251741/ invalid@example.com (Edison) Edison
Is there a setting somewhere that will allow me to plug in and have it start charging without doing anything else? -- that is, a setting that will stay set.

Thanks!]]> 10 Tue, 20 May 2025 14:42:15 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/limit-charging-to-95.247169/ https://priuschat.com/threads/limit-charging-to-95.247169/ invalid@example.com (Ashevillian) Ashevillian
I'm new here, although I have been following these forums for the last few months. I ordered a new, 2024 XSE and it was delivered a few weeks ago. One issue I have is the engine wants to auto-start in EV mode when full charged.

Let me explain. I live up the side of a hill. The first 3/4 of a mile, the altitude drops 700 feet. Then its a long slow decent of a couple hundred feet over the next 2 miles. About 2/3 the way down the first decent, the engine starts. It stays on...

Limit charging to 95%???]]> 16 Fri, 09 May 2025 18:47:17 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/prime-charge-to-100.251130/ https://priuschat.com/threads/prime-charge-to-100.251130/ invalid@example.com (potato) potato
The car has been driven daily from 100% down to HV mode kicks in.]]> 18 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:58:06 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/level-2-charger-extension-cable.254515/ https://priuschat.com/threads/level-2-charger-extension-cable.254515/ invalid@example.com (Teez) Teez
Level 2 Charger Extension Cable]]> 14 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:02:55 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/hybrid-charging-from-50.253560/ https://priuschat.com/threads/hybrid-charging-from-50.253560/ invalid@example.com (reservoirblue) reservoirblue 12 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 16:38:01 +0000 https://priuschat.com/threads/is-there-a-legitimate-use-for-charge-mode-in-the-prime.244678/ https://priuschat.com/threads/is-there-a-legitimate-use-for-charge-mode-in-the-prime.244678/ invalid@example.com (Will B) Will B
I'm about to go on a long trip which will end in Atlanta probably around rush hour. After two days of highway driving I'll clearly have no EV range left. Would it make sense to charge up on the highway before getting to the city? Seems not, but wondering if there may be some other reason?

Funnily, the only time I've used it was the...

Is there a legitimate use for charge mode in the Prime?]]> 196