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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by lensovet, Nov 24, 2012.

  1. bisco

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    yes, we're up to 8 years now and a couple hundred thousand miles experience here at priuschat. lifetime? unlikely
     
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    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

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    Sure it will last a lifetime. Just unsure of whose life.
    So far 8 years and 3 months for my PIP's battery -- actually batteries. 12v is still original too.

    Mike
     
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    Yea . . . but the thing is . . . . when the capacity begins to diminish - your ICE kicks in - so many won't even notice. After all gas is inexpensive & many don't pay attention to lost capacity on an OCD level. So the question may better be framed .... how MUCH capacity will be lost - in how much time .... and in different climates. After all cooler - more temperate climates are much easier on a traction pack, than hot places are. Problem is - MOST buyers are in areas that get LOTS of summer heat - & the Prius is air cooled.
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    you will notice with a plug in, as range diminishes
     
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    wow! i replaced my 12v a year ago, but i attribute it to sitting for two months every winter while i was in florida
     
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    I have also 2012 plug-in last month I serviced it & checked the HV battery status service dealer says that I’m still having a 99.9%. Of a battery. I don’t how is going to end up the battery life.
     
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    that's excelent! (y) i didn't even know dealers could do that
     
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    must admit - my snifOmeter did go off when I read that. Especially after all of the other Oddball things that the service centers have told me.

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    1/10th of one percent per 8 years, that battery will outlive all of us put together
     
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    Hope long life for our Li ion batteries
     
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    I think YES!

    question: are HV and EV batteries located together? or separately ? hv near the seat, EV in cargo
     
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    Is it possible to replace regular prius hv batteries with Plug-in's batteries?
     
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    There is only 1 battery. It is divided by capacity.

    13% to 84% is reserved for EV.
    8% to 12% is reserved for HV.

    Above 84% and below 8% is reserved for longevity.
     
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    Thank you Sir!
     
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    no,

    there used to be some kit, but since the plug in is so cheap, they all went out of business