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    Prius Plug in Gen1 relability

    I purchased my 2012 Prius new in April 2012. My usage has been about 70% EV and 30% gas. Not a single problem. I'm still on the original 12 volt...
    Post by: bvoyles, Aug 15, 2019 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    "Check hybrid system, stop the vehicle in a safe place".

    Add me to your list. I was driving my Prius plug in with about 2 miles of EV left and got the same message. Drove the car home and tried to...
    Post by: bvoyles, Apr 14, 2016 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Major, Major Flaw....OR deliberate? Base Model Headlights

    I agree with this post, most likely the alignment. I have a base model and the headlights are quite bright. Actually a couple of times vehicles...
    Post by: bvoyles, Jun 2, 2014 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    EVSE not working

    Make sure the charge timer in the vehicle is not turned on. If it's on then the charge unit will come on for about 10 or so seconds then shut off...
    Post by: bvoyles, Aug 9, 2013 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    BLINK Chargers are no longer free

    Heather, your math is correct. There is no reason to plug a Prius in to a Blink charger that is not free until gas prices reach at least $10.00...
    Post by: bvoyles, Aug 28, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Power Cord Question

    I leave mine plugged into the wall. It draws 1.1 watts when not acutally charging.
    Post by: bvoyles, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Has anyone received the $1500 CA CVRP Clean Vehicle Rebate Project rebate on their PIP?

    Also received my check today (05/23/12). I hand delivered my application on 04/04/12. Also charged my car at one of the charge stations in front...
    Post by: bvoyles, May 23, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Disposable charging cable?

    I just went out and actually read the tag on my charging cable, and sure enough it says exactly that. Why would the cable be subject to a limited...
    Post by: bvoyles, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Pip insurance

    Sandiegomom, Your increase sounds just about what mine is. I'm also with State Farm. The clerk could not explain why the big increase on the...
    Post by: bvoyles, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Pip insurance

    I added the Prius Plug In to my auto insurance when I picked it up last week. The premium is about $400 per year more than my other vehicle (a...
    Thread by: bvoyles, Apr 9, 2012, 37 replies, in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Solar Prius

    Very Nice!!!
    Post by: bvoyles, Mar 30, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Solar Prius

    The anti-islanding will prevent it from supplying power if the utility goes down. It's very rare for my utility power to go down in Southern...
    Post by: bvoyles, Mar 29, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Blink Card

    My card came in about a week from ordering on-line.
    Post by: bvoyles, Mar 29, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Solar Prius

    Hi TomE I installed a 6.2 KW system on my home about 4 years ago because I knew that some day I would buy a plug in vehicle. I will be picking up...
    Post by: bvoyles, Mar 29, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015