ELi5: Why do cars have a cigarette lighter charging port rather than a standard electrical outlet?

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ELi5: Why do cars have a cigarette lighter charging port rather than a standard electrical outlet?

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Fun Fact: Some newer EVs include 240v/50hz or 120v/60hz standard domestic sockets powered via inverters from their main battery for use as Mobile power banks.

I understand others can be used as grid batteries providing power back to the grid on demand via external inverters.

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