Florida giving $5,000 rebate for Prius PHEV Conversions

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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Danny, Nov 19, 2009.

  1. hill
    and didn't I read somewhere that the only qualifying PHEV conversion kit to so far qualify for Florida's certification is A123? I hope plugin supply Inc can get in on the action. Less expensive, with a higher top EV speed ... 52mph instead of what, maybe 34mph? Oh well, it's a better offer than other states are doing.



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  2. SageBrush
    Pretty cool!
    Buy a used Prius, add the kit --- $20k PHEV.
  3. priusPHEV

    Indeed the HYMOTION conversion is the only that qualifies for the Florida State Rebate Program. They deserve it because they are the only ones who did it the Right way - crash-testing, certifications, warranty +++...etc.
  4. bwilson4web
    Florida Plug-In Program

    Florida Subsidizes Plug-in Conversions — But Coverage Is Limited - Wheels Blog - NYTimes.com

    Bob Wilson
  5. cwerdna
  6. keydiver
    Re: Florida Plug-In Program

    I signed up and sent my deposit this morning! :)
    They are still waiting on the final OK from FL state, to make sure the funds are definitely in place. They estimate 2-3 months until they get to me. I'm #67 I believe.
  7. mee081224
    Did you ever get the upgrade?
  8. mee081224
    How many people have done the conversion?
  9. sje333
    I can't believe I missed this last year! I just called Foreign Affairs Auto (http://www.foreignaffairsauto.com/) and they say they have only done 75 conversions! I'm talking to Jonathan (who handles the conversions) this afternoon about converting mine ASAP.
  10. usbseawolf2000
    Damn, still have time for the 25 lucky owners.
  11. sje333
    I had my installation done yesterday. Has anyone been able to keep the car in true EV mode (it seems like all of the EV Mode modifications and hacks still involve keeping the engine (and catalytic converter) hot. I want to commute all week using the Hymotion battery (leaving the engine cold), and then just heat the engine up once a week or once a month to keep the fluids moving.
  12. vertex
    I saw a 2009 with the conversion last month on Lake Carol Drive in West Palm Beach. Nice clean job, but not only do you loose the storage area, the spare area is gone also! The fellow that had the car carries the spare in the back, not much storage area left!
  13. joe1347
    Without the Rebate - how much are the A123 Hymotion conversions?
  14. ccdisce
    <Priced at $10,395, the Hymotion L5 kit uses 5-kilowatt-hour A123 lithium-iron-phosphate battery packs, which are installed under the rear cargo floor. A123 says the converted Prius is capable of 30 to 40 miles of “electrically assisted driving.â€>

    To get the $5000 you may need to be adopted by a Fl resident.
  15. mee081224
    it wasnt worth it, even with the rebate, as it would take 10 years to make it pay off for savings vs saving on an ordinary prius. Ill wait it out.

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