adding extra 4kw battery for more than double plug in miles

I think it's really neat that they fit there ... but if I were ever going to have that done to our '08, I think I'd start running my tires at 41f/41r rather than the 41/39 I've been running them at the last 2+ years; to "compensate" for the "permanent" addition of 100+ pounds so far back in the car.

 

News Flash! Plug In Supply is installing their first battery in a PIP the week of September 23rd in PA......anybody know who it is?

 

are you the first? in PA?

 

where did you see that p/k?

 

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Yes. The first system is being installed in PA the week of Sept 23. After that we will post instructions on our diy website.

 

Here's what Enginer says:

I have a 2012 Plug In Prius. I would like to add a supplemental 4kw battery pack to my existing battery. Can you give me details on parts needed, and cost?
Sun, Sep 9 2012 9:13am - Jack Chen
The same kit can be installed onto PiP. The cost for 4KWH kit is $3495.

We can provide free installation ($500 value) at our Troy, Michigan facility. You also save shipping fee of ($200) if you install here.
Sun, Sep 9 2012 9:26am
Does the $3495.00 include the charger? Because my car already has a charger, so I don't need to be charged for the charger. I took a dry run out to your address yesterday, so you do the installation out of your house? What financing options are available? I have an Amazon account and noticed I can get 12 months no interest if I purchase your product through them. I would prefer a longer free interest payment plan.
Sun, Sep 9 2012 9:44am - Jack Chen
BlankApplication.pdf (0.8 mb)
Yes, it includes a charger. Since our pack is low voltage 48V, it can't use the OEM traction battery charger. But we can tap into the same J1772 charging port so that you don't need extra plug.

We have a shop at 330 E Maple, Suite M, Troy, MI 48083 where we do the installation and service.

Attached is a GE Capital financing application. If you are qualified, they provide 12 month interest free financing if it is paid in full within 12 months.
Sun, Sep 9 2012 9:50am
What's the additional amperage going to do to my 120 volt outlet? My apartment only has 120 volt 15 amps
Mon, Sep 10 2012 10:10am - Jack Chen
It would be additional 10A for our charger. You could charge one pack at a time by turning Enginer kit off until the OEM pack is fully charged.

 

thanks, sure sounds like jim335.

 

I agree it's better than Enginer. I don't feel that adding their charger to my existing port and having an added 10 amps on the PIP charger, Besides I don't think the PIP brick would work with Enginer's battery charger. I would have to use the brick b/c my outlet at my apt is 120volts

 

do you have a data logger?

 

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Yeah, I use excel also with my data logger, It samples voltage and current every second for 2 hours and 59 minutes

 

The graph on the top left is the current that the charger draws, the top middle is voltage from my outlet (notice the drop in voltage, several parking lights on same circuit, the top right one is my calculated wattage. the bottom ones are the drops in current when the charger checks battery levels as pictured in the top graphs as eight spikes.

 

the duration of the graphs above is 2 hours and 34 minutes

 

Looking forward to hearing how it goes Jim! Keep us posted and take lots of pics

Rob

 

Jim,

Please add your Gas Fillup data to the PIP MPG Spreadsheet.
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Thanks.

 

6k or 5 plus lots of labor seems a LOT of money for 4 kwh extra given what is on the market now from auto manufacturers.

 

unfortunately, there's nothing like prius on the market.

 

the trick is.......win the daily 4......free battery

 

You think so? My 85KW Tesla Model S thats reserved and not comming in until Spring of 2013 is going to cost about $92K, its all relative.