I'm in a similar situation as far as being stuck parking in a hot parking lot for the time being. I was also considering doing something like you were saying and plugging into the 120v so I could schedule some pre-climate if that would also cool the batteries. But not sure if that would have a...
That's really excellent to hear. Lots of good info in your post. And I just went over and read the thread about the melted pin. Did you have to sign this waiver I'm talking about to receive your Rav4?
I was all set to have the Guy who does the work on my Solar install a Clipper Creek charger for me but then Toyota told me that I'd have to sign the following waiver if I decided not to go with their standard Leviton charger:
"I agree to accept delivery of a RAV4 EV without having installed a...