I'm sure it's a little early in the life cycle of the CT is ask this, but I wonder if or when someone has looked into modifying/reprogramming some of the behavior of the car's control system. Using a handheld programmer and "tunes" accessed via the cars ODB port.
For example, I would really like to raise the speed at which the EV MODE disengages from 25 mph to 30 mph. I would find this very useful for residential driving at 25-30mph. I like the add'l battery only powered acceleration EV MODE allows, but could use a little more "top end" in EV MODE.
Maybe the electrical output of the electric motor can be further enhanced in SPORT mode to say a 750W boost over the 600W currently?
Maybe EV acceleration in other modes can exceed north of the ECO level on that left gauge?
Clearly these types of mods would never be Lexus/dealership approved, however, in the world of auto modification we tend to find some limits to push to get that additional performance. As we all know, manufactures typically leave some performance (horsepower or battery output) on the table in the name of efficiency, warranty, or in this case battery longevity, etc.
Just curious if the control system programming CAN be modified, with the hopes to enhance the battery performance down the road. Just think if someone can come up with an auxiliary, Li battery pack that say is a drop in replacement for all that space occupied by the spare tire and that styrofoam organizer thingy?!?
For example, I would really like to raise the speed at which the EV MODE disengages from 25 mph to 30 mph. I would find this very useful for residential driving at 25-30mph. I like the add'l battery only powered acceleration EV MODE allows, but could use a little more "top end" in EV MODE.
Maybe the electrical output of the electric motor can be further enhanced in SPORT mode to say a 750W boost over the 600W currently?
Maybe EV acceleration in other modes can exceed north of the ECO level on that left gauge?
Clearly these types of mods would never be Lexus/dealership approved, however, in the world of auto modification we tend to find some limits to push to get that additional performance. As we all know, manufactures typically leave some performance (horsepower or battery output) on the table in the name of efficiency, warranty, or in this case battery longevity, etc.
Just curious if the control system programming CAN be modified, with the hopes to enhance the battery performance down the road. Just think if someone can come up with an auxiliary, Li battery pack that say is a drop in replacement for all that space occupied by the spare tire and that styrofoam organizer thingy?!?