Plug-in conversion yet ?

[jstack]

we are still trying to get a 3rd person ready to get the plug-in a123 option.

As I posted in the BIG Build It Green subject we have a 2nd location that can convert your prius to plug-in. They have an extra big capacity lithium system for 40 mile range at modest speeds. You can even go up to 50 mph in all electric mode.

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[jstack]

Almost plugged in.
I finally have a plug in conversion shop that is local to Phoenix almost ready to make my 05 prius into a plug in.
It will be able to go about 40 miles all electric at up to 52 mph. It will have lithium batteries.
I'm hoping for a date close to Earth Day 4-22-2009. As soon as it's done I'll be sure to post any results right here.

Until then I bicycle to and from work, The weather has been perfect for weeks.

[jstack]

I'm finally driving a plug-in prius. My 05 is being converted and I have the loaner plug-in to learn on and practice. It's really nice and getting high mpg is much easier than in any standard prius.
The one I have only has the 4 kw lead acid option. It's able to go 10-15 miles in all electric depending on speed etc.
Mine is getting the 10Kw lithium option that will be able to go 30-40 miles all electric at up to 55 mph. The loaner is good but I think the lithium option with a full 10 kw will be great.
July 4th is really freedom this year. no more oil 99% of the time. Green motors inc is really nice.

[Flying White Dutchman]

nice
make some pictures please.
love to see it.

and the specs on the 10kw battery pack?

[patsparks]

Would be nice to be able to get an off the shelf conversion here.
Of course depending on price I'd like to give it a go.

[chenyj]

Originally Posted by jstack

A123 update, Still no release date, The last items on their website say early 2008, well , it's April 11 already. Oil hit $112 a barrel.

I'm ready to buy.

A complete PHEV conversion kit is available under $2000 at Enginer | Prius Plugin PHEV Conversion Kit with Lithium-Ion | Hybrid

[jstack]

I got a 10 Kw plug in supply plug in conversion. It better than the new VOLT since I have a 40 mile all electric range. I've had 100+ on trips to 60 miles at 55 mph so far.

I just got a scan guage so I'll be able to see full 3 digts of mpg instead of 99.9.

What a neat option to have, plugging in is so nice.

[chris_wass]

Originally Posted by jstack

I got a 10 Kw plug in supply plug in conversion. It better than the new VOLT since I have a 40 mile all electric range. I've had 100+ on trips to 60 miles at 55 mph so far.
I just got a scan guage so I'll be able to see full 3 digts of mpg instead of 99.9.
What a neat option to have, plugging in is so nice.

Sounds awesome! Is your gas mileage still good when you drive over 55mph? This would have been awesome for me when I had a suburban commute on surface streets. My commute is mostly highway now, often going over 60mph.

[jstack]

I GOT IT. It's better than I could have imagined.

We get 200-600 mpg everyday. I can go about 100 miles at 100+ mpg before it drops back to regular mode.

I can push a button and go pure EV for 30-40 miles anytime I want.

Best of all I had it done locally at greenmotorsinc.com that's Green Motors Inc dot COM
They did a super job and it works great. My wife even gets 200-300 driving to and from work, she's 12 miles from home and now drives smart just like any prius to get the best mpg.
Oh What a feeling, ,,,,,

[kabin]

Nice! For the min price difference you might as well buy the 10kw kit. Might be a great option for when our battery needs replacement.

But it makes me wonder if the Prius' electric drivetrain was designed for longer distance, dedicated EV mode.