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Lithium or lighter HV battery options?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Justdidit, Feb 25, 2016.

  1. Justdidit

    Justdidit LVNPZEV

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    I'm posting this in two places because I don't know really where it will get most attention.

    I've done a bit of looking around and I don't think i found a clear answer.

    Has anyone done a HV ECU swap or wiring conversion to allow for a lithium battery instead of NiMH ?
    I've read about Gen1 lithium swap: 2001-2003 EV only mode possible? Replaced stock batt with lithium | PriusChat

    Has anyone found a lighterweight solution to the oem Gen2 battery?
     
    #1 Justdidit, Feb 25, 2016
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    Re-Involt was developing a Lithium drop-in that I was going to consider when the day comes. However, they never delivered on the promise before they got bought out by Dorman. I'd be curious to know if Taylor Automotive (Sanford NC) aka Re-Involt is still doing that work, or not.

    Taylor Automotive : Automotive Service and Maintenance in Sanford, NC

    You might check with 3prongpaul he does Li plug-ins conversions at Boulder Hybrid in Colorado. Don't know if a small 1 or 2 kw batt is an option. Colorado has special incentives for conversions.
     
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    Thx!! I've reached out to both to see what they say.
     
    #3 Justdidit, Feb 25, 2016
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