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| Prius Technical Discussion This is a discussion on Prius gen1 and gen2 conversion to PHEV within the Prius Technical Discussion forums, part of the Toyota Prius Forums category; I read that generation 1 and 2 cannot be converted to PHEV but with little to no reasons why. Can ... |
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09-03-2008, 08:57 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Zealand
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My Car: 2001 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0 |  Prius gen1 and gen2 conversion to PHEV I read that generation 1 and 2 cannot be converted to PHEV but with little to no reasons why. Can anybody give me the low down on this  Thanks!! |
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09-04-2008, 12:22 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa Bay
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My Car: 2001 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0 | Re: Prius gen1 and gen2 conversion to PHEV If Gen 1 and 2 refer to Prius's made before 2004, then the answer is straightforward. There are not enough of them around to justify making a PHEV kit. It's still technically possible, and undoubtedly it has been done as an individual effort somewhere, but it's not worth the effort in most peoples view with so many 2004-09 models on the road. |
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09-04-2008, 12:29 AM
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| Human - Animal Hybrid  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carmichael, CA
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My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 7 | Re: Prius gen1 and gen2 conversion to PHEV That is strange because there are companies here in the US that offer aftermarket conversions: Edit: I was thinking 2nd Gen = 2004+, but OP is referring to 1st gen = Japanese version, 2nd gen = Classic It should be possible to convert "Classic" but I don't know if anyone is actively pursuing it. How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid Hymotion :: Enabling the new generation of hybrid owners to maximize their fuel efficiency Hybrids Plus - home PriusPlus - EAA-PHEV Last edited by dogfriend; 09-04-2008 at 12:31 AM. |
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09-05-2008, 07:36 PM
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| uber-Senior Member  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cape coral, FL
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My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0  Friends: 0 | Re: Prius gen1 and gen2 conversion to PHEV the 1997-2003 prius doesnt have the pure EV mode ( mode specifically used to describe the operation in which engine is not allowed to come on at all ) built into the ECU, but by giving the car power battery power ( paralell battery packs ) i think it should increase gas mileage a lot |
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09-18-2008, 10:13 PM
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| Not-so-junior member  Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central Virginia
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My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0 | Re: Prius gen1 and gen2 conversion to PHEV I'm confused. I stopped by the dealership today to pick-up a check and got into a conversation with one of the more senior sales staff about the 2-10's and plug-in. He was going on about Toyota coming out with a "plug-in conversion kit" for the 08-09's next spring. I've heard this from two different people at two different dealerships. Anybody know if there is any truth to this and, if so, what the price tag might be? |
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