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EV After Market for '08s?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by skguh, Oct 5, 2007.

  1. skguh

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    It's probably premature, but does anyone know if the EV capability is included in the 08 model? Touring/#6? Otherwise, is there any known difficulty in installing the after-market capability on the 08? Heard about it from a member here...
     
    #1 skguh, Oct 5, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(skguh @ Oct 5 2007, 01:01 PM) [snapback]521857[/snapback]</div>

    No such luck. And yes, you can find people who can install it for you.
     
    #2 PriusOwner004, Oct 5, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(skguh @ Oct 5 2007, 01:01 PM) [snapback]521857[/snapback]</div>

    EV is not an available option on the '08.

    I installed the Coastal EV mod on my '08 a few days ago and it works just fine. I'm sure you could find someone to do it for you if you are not comfortable (although it was very easy).
     
    #3 stumpy_c, Oct 6, 2007
  4. skguh

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stumpy_c @ Oct 6 2007, 02:02 AM) [snapback]522111[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks. I've ordered from Coastal and it'll be delivered this week. I don't even have my CAR yet! How's THAT for anticipation? I understand it's easy to install. Thanks!
    S
     
    #4 skguh, Oct 6, 2007
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(skguh @ Oct 5 2007, 02:01 PM) [snapback]521857[/snapback]</div>
    Please note that the EV mod has been used by Toyota in at least one case to void parts of the warranty. In the case I recall, it was a long time PC poster, so I find the story reliable. Toyota eventually agreed to replace the part under warranty, but only after he removed his EV switch. Buyer beware.

    Tom
     
    #5 qbee42, Oct 6, 2007
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