Level 2 Home Charging for Canadian Winters
While you wait for your Toyota Plug-in Hybrid, preparing your home electrical panel is the single most important step. Here is what Canadian winter temperatures demand.
Why Level 1 (120V) Falls Short in Canadian Freezes
At -20°C, a portion of the 120V wall outlet's 1.4 kW trickle is diverted simply to warm the traction battery pack, extending full charge times to over 14 hours.
A dedicated 240V Level 2 (32A or 40A) EVSE charges the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid's 18.1 kWh battery from empty to 100% in approximately 2.5 hours, enabling you to take full advantage of off-peak provincial electricity rates.
Grizzl-E Classic Heavy-Duty
Built in Markham, Ontario with a NEMA 4 cast-aluminum enclosure rated to -40°C.
- Heavy-duty rubber cable remains flexible in sub-zero snow
- Simple DIP-switch amperage regulation (16A, 24A, 32A, 40A)
- NEMA 14-50 plug or hardwire compatible
FLO Home G5 Premium
Manufactured in Shawinigan, QC with industrial-grade casing and ultra-durable cable.
- Certified to withstand extreme ice storms and blizzards
- Sleek architectural design for outdoor or carport mounting
- Eligible for provincial home charger rebates in QC and PEI
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