VA actually does still have exemptions and the 4xe does qualify for it under the list of "Qualifying Plug-In Electric Vehicles"
None of the EV's can use the HOV lane on 66 inside the beltway, 95/495/395, and 64. But they can use it everywhere else no prob.
See here to apply...
In E-Save (Battery Level) mode the engine will cut on and off every now and then to maintain the level it was at when you hit the button IE: 50% charged. Usually it's only when coasting or when you're fully stopped like at a light. As soon as you hit the accelerator it will start up and kick in...
It's a Level 1 charger (115v) but the cable from the inverter to the J1772 plug is the same thickness as those you'll find at public Level 2 chargers so that might be where that is coming from.