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Originally Posted by grizzlypath
For what it's worth, most people end up running their own 12V always on wiring from the battery (or aftermarket fuse block or w/e) to an outlet since even if Toyota included it OEM it might not be an idea gauge wire (e.g. the 12V outlet in the trunk area).
I think it makes sense not include an always on 12V stock, as inevitably people would leave things plugged in and kill the battery.
Because of the typical shape of the blanks, a classic 12V "cigarette lighter" type port probably won't fit.
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Thanks for the help. For my purpose, my chargers shut down after the battery is charged. Most quality Lithium Ion chargers do (must) this, otherwise they would kill the battery. My battery of most concern is only 2000mAh. That battery against a car battery it would be a worse match up than David and Goliath. Here, David can't only throw sand.
I'm not trying to be rude. Just informing folks here that leaving a phone or some small device on the car battery is of little concern.
BTW my F150 I just traded/scrapped had this feature as standard. I left all kinds of chargers hooked up for the night or a few days. Those batteries were had at least 100X larger capacity. Didn't do the math but the batteries weighed between 1 & 2lbs, vs about 28 grams.