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Current need / Removing the Hybrid battery

Discussion in 'Prius v Technical Discussion' started by devrim saglam, Mar 15, 2021.

  1. devrim saglam

    devrim saglam New Member

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    Hello ,
    I am after a prius plus 7 seater 2012 used car ;


    My question is
    Is it possible remove the hybrid battery form the car and not use its hybrid ability at all for the rest of its life time and use only its petrol engine.
     
    #1 devrim saglam, Mar 15, 2021
  2. TMR-JWAP

    TMR-JWAP Senior Member

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  3. bisco

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    hybrid battery turns the engine over.

    that being said, a major modification like a corolla drivetrain swap or something might work
     
    #3 bisco, Mar 15, 2021
  4. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    No you can't disable the hybrid battery. It starts the engine, t is the "alternator", it makes the transaxle work and much more.
     
    #4 rjparker, Mar 15, 2021
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