[CarChick]

Congrats on your new purchase!
#1. Charging after every outing is up to you and depends on how many EV miles you use compared to what you think you’ll need on your next outing. You’ll probably get many opinions about battery degradation, and when to charge/not to charge, but personally I don’t hold onto vehicles longer than 4 or 5 years and since the battery has a 10 warranty, this is something I just don’t pay much attention to. I charge whenever I think I need to.
#2. Your EV mileage is dependent on your driving habits. I think I’m now up to 47 EV miles, but that can drop if I drive aggressively.
#3. Probably one of the most important settings is your charge schedule. Check with your utility company and ask if they offer time of day rebates as well as any other EV rebates. Also, don’t forget to download the Toyota app for remote access to charging, maintenance info, manuals, etc.
#4. Leaving the car in EV mode while parked for a few minutes is fine. I assume you’re still in the car as I believe it will signal you with beeps and then shut off if you walk too far away with the fob. Edit/Correction: The hybrid system has an auto-shut off feature that will turn the system off if left on, while in park, for approximately one hour.

Enjoy!