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Thank you so much for taking the time to explain that. So, it sounds like I’ll be a-ok to make the 700 mile trip without plugging in, which is a big relief. Love the design, bench seating, retractable roof, etc. but just needed to make sure it won’t make my monthly 12-13 hour journeys...

Thanks so much for the well laid out explanation! I'm happy to hear that I wouldn't have to park and charge as I'd feared, but a bit disappointed that it would mean 3 fuel stops compared to the one 1 make now with my Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited (4cyl w/battery gets 33MPG).

The key question is: can you just keep filling up the tank on a 12 hour / 700 mile drive, or do you HAVE to stop and recharge?

The extender is a new concept for me, so apologies if I’m wrong … but my understanding is that since It’s not a combustion engine, you can’t just keep putting gas in it to extend the life of the battery in perpetuity. Can someone with 100% understanding chime in on this?

Darn. That was my fear, that I’d have to charge again at 500. It’s already SUCH a long trip… I just don’t think I can make it longer.

Hello all. I drive from NC to Rochester NY once a month… takes 12-13 hours depending on traffic, as it’s ~700+ miles each way. I’ve got a hybrid Grand Highlander that can make the trip only filling up once along the way. (I’m getting ~33MPG / ~500 miles per tank). Taking a 12 hour drive and...