Electric power from a hybrid, connecting inverter to the high-voltage system

Thanks @ChapmanF. I started this here: Prius/Prime traction battery inverter? | PriusChat

 

FYI, plug out power says no dice for their appliances as hopes of using the RAV4 Prime.

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Maybe make a wiki in that section about this?

 

The box. The way it's terminals are configured & sealed up like no body's business they say.
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For those who happen to have a Toyota or Lexus hybrid, the PlugOut would be good to look at.
Randy Bryan

 

I'm finding the most I can draw off a turd gen 12v system is 2KW before V drops near 11VDC. Def gonna want to hook up to the 208-230VDC battery. Sent msg to the solar guys. Any other leads?

 

Haven't followed the entries closely, but what is the intended use? What loads are wanted?

 

1.21 gigawatts of course! Just want to get more than two kilowatts without taxing the system

 

Prius can provide up to 3.6kw reliably.

 

I’ll give you $50 electronically if you can somehow find me a solution for this problem with the inverter

220 volt dc to pvi6000 inverter to house panel (240 vac)

One idea I have is to come off of the 12 V system with a small non-powerful inverter, run 240 V alternating current to the inverter, and give power to make the inverter think that the grid is active, then that would let the inverter take power from the high-voltage system of the Prius and feed it into the house panel

$50 reward for someone to give solution

 

For somebody who limits any knowledge about himself your request may be a hard sell.

But the fundamental problem is a grid tied inverter is looking for a perfect non-deviating grid waveform that will sink a small to large current. Without that the grid tied inverter shuts down in less than 100ms. Even a powerful 24kw Generac generator can't match the specs needed much less some 12v to 240v inverter full of waveform distortions and frequency shifts.

Much better to buy the $6,500 Generac for whole house or a $1,500 version with 8.5 kw and a mechanical interlock, both of which far surpass the Prius power backup capability. Leave the Prius for driving unless a 1200 watt 12v to 120v direct to the Prius is enough.

 

"or a $1,500 version with 8.5 kw and a mechanical interlock" - I dont know what you mean but i am very interested in this idea. Explain and elaborate if possible, it would be appreciated

 

Hello, I made my dream come true and my Prius now has a generator

Prius as a 2KW power generator | PriusChat

 

& now? ... sad to report they're outa business.
too bad. i suppose it was to be expected - as the field of plug-in battery storage is in a Perpetual state of improvement in keeping up with those Electronics was a huge task.


The other thing that's too bad about pulling house current in any real quantity off of a pure EV is that once the battery gets low, you are once again - S.O.L.

That's why we are anxiously awaiting this bad boy .... not only does it have a eeeeuge battery, it has a eeeeuge gas tank as well. No Generac required.

Ramcharger pickup uses onboard generator to charge batteries for extended range

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