Battery change

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Swafdal Ahmed, May 28, 2026 at 11:17 AM.

  1. Swafdal Ahmed

    Swafdal Ahmed Junior Member

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    Hello members am inquiring if I can install lithium battery pack, if the car came with NiMH
     
    #1 Swafdal Ahmed, May 28, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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    You can do anything you want matching AH and all. Of that . Battery mgmnt! Different chems different reactions . But people have done just that with mixed reviews
     
    #2 Tombukt2, May 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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    I take it you're talking about the Hybrid battery pack?
    If so, yes you can. But the Sodium Ion Pack is a lot better, and safer.
    It's lighter, has more power, you can run off of it longer. It's not effected by heat or cold
    like lithium is.

     
    #4 ASRDogman, May 28, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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