We used the V2L plug to run a mini fridge at our local electric car show. Cold water for all!
Left car in Utility Mode.
Left car in Utility Mode.
The key fob needs to be in the car to start it. It (and I presume any operating electronics) will remain on if you walk away with the fob, even after the 10 second warning signal. I would not recommend doing so unless the car is secured, but I see no reason to run electronics (or the car) when you're separated from the vehicle.Does the key fob need to be in car to run all this electronics? I know if I walk away from the car on, it warns me that car is on. I don’t know if I want to leave the fob in car and walk away. Easy for someone to drive away.
I guess if you're running a portable fridge/freezer in the boot you'd probably want to keep it switched on.... but I see no reason to run electronics (or the car) when you're separated from the vehicle.
On a serious note this can saves lives for people who need to use an oxygen concentrator of CPAP machine in a blackoutWe used the V2L plug to run a mini fridge at our local electric car show. Cold water for all!
Left car in Utility Mode.