> The thing is though that the Outlander has a CHADeMO port (strangely, I can't imagine ever using it to charge). I read that it was a requirement by the Japa

> The thing is though that the Outlander has a CHADeMO port (strangely, I can't imagine ever using it to charge). I read that it was a requirement by the Japanese government to have Bi-di charging to prepare for situations where the grid went down due to emergencies (i.e. earthquakes). It's pretty silly for rapid charging though, since you should only add 80% to a measly 8kWh battery. I've done it just to entertain myself when I run across a CHADeMO Electrify America station. > Benjamin Nelson has done it DIY with his iMiEV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBV9CIVN0fs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBV9CIVN0fs ... but I can't say personally I'm eager to DIY it myself, because, well, 400V is scary. Nifty, but yeah, I'm not messing w/ hacking 400V either.