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interchangable batteries?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by rumblingsasquatch, Aug 23, 2019.

  1. rumblingsasquatch

    rumblingsasquatch New Member

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    can I put gen 2 battery cells in my Gen 3 2007 Prius?
     
    #1 rumblingsasquatch, Aug 23, 2019
  2. PriusCamper

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    Yes, but the modules have to move on to the gen3 rack and you'd be downgrading in the lifespan of them if they are from a gen2 vehicle rather than purchased as replacement more recently...
     
    #2 PriusCamper, Aug 23, 2019
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    welcome!

    hang on, 2007 is gen 2 (n)
     
    #3 bisco, Aug 23, 2019
  4. rumblingsasquatch

    rumblingsasquatch New Member

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    Actually, it's a Gen 3, I'm stupid! I was lost in thought on something else. Thanks though. I appreciate the timely response.
     
    #4 rumblingsasquatch, Aug 24, 2019
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    As you own a gen 2 Prius I’m guessing your question is can I put Gen 3 battery’s in my gen 2?
     
    #5 Skibob, Aug 24, 2019
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    My brain just exploded....

    Gen 2 and 3 HV Battery modules are effectively identical to each other and are completely interchangeable.
     
    #6 TMR-JWAP, Aug 24, 2019
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    The modules are identical but the bus bar holders, voltage sensors, chassis, the rack and the end caps are different, even if only slightly, so you can swap the modules themselves, but everything else will need to be modified or swapped out.
     
    #7 PriusCamper, Aug 24, 2019
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    Hi. Would you happen to know if Gen3 Prius cells are interchangeable in a 2014 Prius V?
     
    #8 NotForTheBurnouts, May 22, 2022
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