Plug In solution 10kWh Conversion

[wrexed03]

Dont forget us aussies as well

[banshee08]

Am wondering if the 4kWh kits are upgradable to say 8kwh later??

Originally Posted by kiettyyyy

Hey all...

Sorry I've been on a slight hiatus on PriusChat.. I typically reply to these PIS vs Plug-In Solutions posts as I'm a Plug-in Supply engineer :P

All of the litigation issues between Plug-In Supply and Plug-In Solutions have been thrown out by the judge in Orange County. The judge also to effect stated that Plug-In Solutions should no longer make additional accusations against Plug-In Supply...

Just a quick tid bit about where I've been for so long. As a teaser, I'll post fragmented sentences.

3rd Generation Prius
New PHEV kit(4kWh for Gen2 and Gen3)
EV Mode up to 57 MPH(Gen 3)
EV Mode up to 74 MPH(Gen 2)
100+ MPG on Gen 3
Telemetrics to online site/mobile phone

Have I interested anyone? :P

[hill]

Originally Posted by kiettyyyy

Hey all...

Sorry I've been on a slight hiatus on PriusChat.. I typically reply to these PIS vs Plug-In Solutions posts as I'm a Plug-in Supply engineer :P

All of the litigation issues between Plug-In Supply and Plug-In Solutions have been thrown out by the judge in Orange County. The judge also to effect stated that Plug-In Solutions should no longer make additional accusations against. . . . . . . . . . . .snip........... :P

So. . .there is/was no 'winner' as to who's cheating anyone, or even whether anyone at all has done anything wrong to anybody? Ok, then, sorry for getting it backwards maybe. It interests me because the 15kWh usable SUV pack would be great for us ...

[NYPrius1]

Originally Posted by scottsim

My car...and I have had good luck with my conversion, receiving updates as available...next update expected to address 52mph EV limit, and possibly regen to the large pack...and though I use a SCANII to monitor various parameters, would be really nice to see the current StateOfCharge of the large pack.

Scott
Scott's Plug-in Pruis Blog | Converting my 2009 Pruis into a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)

Scott,
How will that compare with the new Prius Plug In due out in the spring?

[scottsim]

Originally Posted by NYPrius1

Scott,
How will that compare with the new Prius Plug In due out in the spring?

The 2012 PHEV Prius will have less EV range (smaller large pack), less mixed-mode range...most likely more highly engineered and backed by the maker...bottom line, at least for me: Too little, too late.

[z704w40]

Good questions over here not being answered:
Am wondering if the 4kWh kits are upgradable to say 8kwh later??
Why is the speed limit on the prius III EV 57 MPH and the prius II 74 MPH?

[cproaudio]

The pack is not upgradeable. Once you get the 4KW kit, you're stuck with 4KW kit. There's no 8KW kit. The 4KW kit uses headway's 40160s 16ah cell. The 10KW kit uses 40ah cells. You would have to find 32ah cells in order to get 8KW.
I think you mean the speed difference between Gen II and Gen III and not Prius II and Prius III. I personally prefer the low speed EV over high speed EV because at high speed EV, you need some serious current to sustain the high speed. The battery will drain quickly. At lower speed, the electric motor won't pull as much current so your battery pack retains its charge longer.