Adding an SAE Combo to the PHEV

turtleturtle

turtleturtle

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Now, not saying it would be smart, but would it be possible? Plugs have been traded out in other vehicles.

You’d have to change the onboard charger. Are the battery cells the same? Could they take it? Would software get in the way?
 
If I understand your question, you are asking if it is possible to swap out the J1772 receptacle on the Clarity for a CCS compatible receptacle to enable DC-Fast charging? It would require far more than just changing out the plug... we're talking about gutting the car. You do know that the Clarity already has a 'fast charging' option... it's called gasoline.
 
Mowcowbell got it right. Yes, swapping the J1772 for CSS, which would mean driving DC directly to the car instead of AC.

I’m thinking there would be loads of obstacles. Bypassing the onboard charger, whether the wiring was the right gauge, etc. But the configuration exists. The Japan PHEV has a standard charge port and a CHAdeMO port. The Clarity Electric had CSS. All models must be using mostly common components across the platforms. Tesla in Europe is offering a retrofit to get older X and S models compatible with CSS (though they already are equipped for DC charging).
 
For what this conversion would cost (even if you could find a mechanic capable of performing the operation), it would be cheaper to buy a used Chevy Bolt Premier with CCS fast charging for $17K.
 
Almost anything is possible if one is willing to part with large sums of cash. What would be an advantage from such a conversion?
Faster Charging?

In the linked thread one member mentions the ability charge to 80% in 30 minutes while getting groceries in So Cal. I must ask, in So Cal, what distance are they driving from home to the grocery store?
It’s a preposterous scenario.
 
Some parts are available online. Would be expensive. $5k? Better would be finding a totaled Clarity BEV, but not going to find that in a junkyard.

https://www.hondapartsonline.net/v-...matic/engine--quick-charge-junction-board-box

Look, I know it’s crazy. It would personally make sense for me because we live very far from town. Would give the juice to get back home. Yes, I know there’s an onboard generator. My question was if it would be possible, from a technical standpoint.
 
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If your goal is to drive exclusively in EV, it might make sense to get a BEV with sufficient range to allow you to complete the round trip. For the price of a $5K conversion, you could buy 2000 gallons of gas at $2.50/gal and drive 80,000 miles. And if the fast charging in town isn’t free, that will add to the cost of the conversion.

Is it possible? Sure. You could probably put another 8.5kWh battery in the trunk and increase the EV range by 50%.
 
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