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On the dutch phev forum there is information on succesfull use of repeater outside the car.

In the manual it is stated that the 12 V output(s) can not handle more than 120 W together, as they are on the auxiliary battery. Only a power outlet on the big drive battery could help here (but not available in EU).

The Outlander PHEV does not come with "wifi on board" to connect to the internet. The wifi is used to connect to an app (available on app-store or android similar store). With this app you can control charging of the car from within the house (or control the pre-heating from distance). The...

EU version only has the small 12 V DC outlet. In the Japanese version there seems to be a 100 v 1500 W aux power with invertor (60 hz ?)

That's right! The big towing capacity is a big advantage of this PHEV to all other electrical and even hybrid vehicles. I was even told that the eco version of the BMW 3 can not tow anything because of too low cooling of the engine ...

During my short testdrive the PHEV drives very smooth in all modes, and you can not notice any change. Just by looking at the display you can "see" the differences. The same comments are given from all (dutch) drivers. Even the engaging of the clutch (which is the only real mechanical change)...

The towing hitch is an accessory (dealer assembled).

Hi, After a testdrive with the PHEV, and after reading some technical stuff, i can say that the system is very logical, and you can choose whatever you need. The car starts as a full electrical car, just using the battery and the electrical motors. Only when you need more power, the fuel...

Electrical power of the electrical motors is 60 kW, but the available power of the battery is 60 kW in total. This means that the car only has 60 kW (30 front and 30 rear) in full electrical modus. From the moment more power is required, the fuel-engine engages, and both electrical motors can...