V2L - useful ?

[Gomev]

Very useful to know.

Would be possible to connect a trickle charger while using the V2L. A nuisance, but it would solve the issue.

and connect it using the V2L, a new definition of a self charging car.

 

[Vince31]

Just to add (as it was us that had to call the AA to the campsite):

When V2L is connected and the car is powered down (yes, it works fine) - there is a 2 amp load on the 12v starter battery. Nobody who has looked at the car can figure out why or what this is for, but it is there nonetheless. Just bear in mind that if you plan to leave the V2L plugged in for any length of time, the 12v battery may take a beating! The only way we managed to get round this was leave the car in Ready state (DRLs on).

This does somewhat limit the usefulness of V2L (we only intended to use it when camping to avoid paying for electric hookup).

The Mk2 ZSEV monitors and charges the 12v even when the car is fully off and locked.

 

[inneseaton]

The Mk2 ZSEV monitors and charges the 12v even when the car is fully off and locked.

We and several others have proven that, with V2L attached at least, it does not. It should, but doesn’t!