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What is the best way to maintain PHEV batteries and enable them to keep their charge?

What is the best way to maintain PHEV batteries and enable them to keep their charge?

Asked on 13 March 2019 by David Varley

Answered by Andrew Brady
For its Outlander PHEV, Mitsubishi advises that the vehicle should be charged using normal charging every two weeks and repeat charging near the full charge level should not be repeated - basically, let the battery drain to near-empty before recharging to 100%. We'd also avoid using rapid chargers regularly or leaving the car for long periods with a full or empty battery.
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