Best Portable Charger for Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The short answer

Which charger fits depends on the year: Outlander PHEVs before the 2022 model have a Type 1 inlet, and the current generation has Type 2. Its battery is small (about 20 kWh), so a 10 A portable charger on a standard power point refills it from 10% to 100% in about 8.7 hours: comfortably overnight. You don't need a 15 A outlet or a wall charger.

Best fit: the SEVR 10A portable charger, on any standard power point. No install needed.
Full charge: about 8.7 hours from 10% on 10 A, for about $5.60 at 28c/kWh.
On an overnight EV plan (10c/kWh): about $2.00 for a full charge.
Fit: check the inlet before ordering; earlier models use Type 1, which needs the EVSE Australia Type 1 portable charger (coming soon).

At a glance

Charging the Outlander PHEV at home

5.8 h20→80% on 10 A, 20 kWh battery

3.9 h20→80% on 15 A

100%of the battery per 10-hour night on 10 A

$3.73for 20→80% at 28c/kWh

Charge times

How long the Outlander PHEV takes to charge

20→80% is the everyday top-up. 10→100% is the worst case: arriving home nearly empty and filling to the top.

Battery sizes are approximate and vary by model year and variant. A 'night' is 10 hours. Type 1 portable chargers run at 8 A, so they're about 20% slower than the 10 A figures. Worked numbers use the same assumptions as our range calculator: 230 V, 90% charging efficiency and 16 kWh per 100 km. Cold weather, your car's onboard charger and driving style change real results.
Variant	Inlet	Battery (approx.)	20→80% on 10A	20→80% on 15A	20→80% on 7 kW	10→100% on 10A	Nights on 10A, 10→100%
Outlander PHEV (2022+)	TYPE 2	20 kWh	5.8 h	3.9 h	1.8 h	8.7 h	1
Outlander PHEV (2019–2021)	TYPE 1	13.8 kWh	4.0 h	2.7 h	1.2 h	6.0 h	1
Outlander PHEV (2014–2018)	TYPE 1	12 kWh	3.5 h	2.3 h	1.1 h	5.2 h	1

Running cost

What it costs to charge the Outlander PHEV

Cost includes about 10% charging losses. Per 100 km, home charging costs about $4.98 at 28c/kWh vs about $13.30 in petrol. Check the c/kWh on your bill.
Variant	Battery	20→80% at 28c	10→100% at 28c	10→100% at 18c	10→100% at 10c
Outlander PHEV (2022+)	20 kWh	$3.73	$5.60	$3.60	$2.00
Outlander PHEV (2019–2021)	13.8 kWh	$2.58	$3.86	$2.48	$1.38
Outlander PHEV (2014–2018)	12 kWh	$2.24	$3.36	$2.16	$1.20

Good to know

Notes for Outlander PHEV owners

Plug-in hybrids have small batteries, so a 10 A power point fills them from low overnight. You don't need a 15 A outlet or a wall charger.
The inlet changed with the 2022 model: earlier Outlander PHEVs use Type 1, the current generation uses Type 2.
Charging every night means most short trips run on electricity, which is where a PHEV saves the most fuel.
Plug straight into the wall. No extension leads, powerboards or adapters, and ideally use an outlet on its own circuit.

Our pick

Best portable charger for the Outlander PHEV

For pre-2022 / Type 1

EVSE Australia Portable Type 1 Charger (10A)

Type 1 · J17728 A max1.8 kW5 mIP66RCD

Type 1 (J1772) connector and a genuine 10 A plug. Fills an older PHEV battery overnight.

$399Coming soon · free shipping · 2-year warranty

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For Type 2 models

SEVR EV Portable Charger (10A)

Type 210 A max2.3 kW~13 km/h4.5 mIP66

A PHEV battery fills overnight on any power point, so 10 A is all you need. No install.

$183.99Lowest price in Australia · free shipping · 3-year warranty

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Questions

Frequently asked

Does a portable charger work with the Outlander PHEV?

Yes, with the right connector. Which charger fits depends on the year: Outlander PHEVs before the 2022 model have a Type 1 inlet, and the current generation has Type 2. Check the inlet under the charging flap before ordering.

How long does the Outlander PHEV (2022+) take to charge on a 10A power point?

About 5.8 hours from 20% to 80%, or 8.7 hours from 10% to 100% (about 20 kWh battery). Each hour adds about 13 km of range.

How much does it cost to charge the Outlander PHEV at home?

About $3.73 for a 20→80% top-up of the Outlander PHEV (2022+) at 28c/kWh, or $1.33 on a 10c/kWh overnight EV plan, including about 10% charging losses.

Is a 10A charger enough for the Outlander PHEV?

Yes. The battery is small enough that a 10 A power point fills it from 10% to 100% in about 8.7 hours. A 15 A outlet or wall charger adds cost without changing how you use the car.

Does the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV use Type 1 or Type 2?

Outlander PHEVs before the 2022 model use Type 1. The current generation (2022 onwards) uses Type 2. Check the inlet under the charging flap.

What charger do I need for a pre-2022 Outlander PHEV?

A Type 1 (J1772) portable charger with a 10 A plug, such as the EVSE Australia Type 1 portable charger (coming soon). It fills the 12–13.8 kWh battery overnight.

Can I use an extension lead with a portable EV charger?

No. Powerboards and extension leads aren't built for hours of continuous load. Plug the charger straight into the wall, and stop if the plug or outlet feels hot.

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