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Higher capacity battery mod?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by David EVD, Aug 23, 2021.

  1. David EVD

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    Found some threads from way back in 2012, but nothing current...

    Anyone know of a kit to add more battery capacity to a 2012-15 PIP? If I could go 30 miles on a charge I wouldn't burn any gas in my day-to-day, but every extra wh means a little less gas burned.

    I know, I know, the Prius Prime, but that is still too expensive for me.
     
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    Not practical.
    It likely would "upset" the battery handling computer, both for driving and charging.
    And the cost of the additional battery probably wouldn't be recovered during the remaining life of the car, if you only use a few ounces of gas a day in your normal commute.
    AND leaving the gas in the tank too long is not good either.
     
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    unfortunately, there are no kits. there are a few who have done their own systems iirc, but it is hugely complicated, an extreme labor of love, and takes up more hatch space as well
     
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    i wouldn't want that bomb in my hatch, but i love it!:D
     
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    once finished in its box with its protections and ventilation it looks very good ..
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    it looks very good!(y)
     
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    This is the forum where I started and is the information about my project:

    It does not allow me to post links! I think I'm very new to this chat ... You can search the web for "Mi Toyota prius "Fabricacion Pack ampliacion bateria"
    Someone who has more time here can post it for me.

    It is a forum in Spanish, but you can use the google web translator.
     
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    How did you connect this additional battery to the car?
     
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    @CartageneroHibrid Thanks for the project title - here are a few links.

    I can't find the xevna.es page but it might now be only at facebook or instagram.
    direct links cut and paste between []
    []https://mitoyotaprius.mforos.com/2055302/13120252-fabricacion-pack-ampliacion-bateria/[/]

    Kit de ZEVNA. Convierte tu Toyota Prius en enchufable
    there is also a kit listed for the Leaf.
    []https://forococheselectricos.com/2013/11/convierte-tu-toyota-prius-en-enchufable-o-extiende-la-autonomia-del-nissan-leaf.html[/]
     
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    THIS IS AWESOME!!
     
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    The Nex packs are for a normal Prius, not a Plugin. As fare as I know NexPower does not sell packs for the Plugin.
     
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    5 g's for an aftermarket battery? i'll let someone else be the guiney pig
     
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