Green Overdrive: Put a Plug on Your Prius

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GigaOm

11 жыл бұрын

Learn how you can get 100+ MPG with your Prius by adding a whole lotta battery.

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@sohailrabani 2 жыл бұрын

How much this system cost now a days?

@toyotaprius79 10 ай бұрын

Why Why hasn't this been given more support, by Toyota themselves no less

@shamimrashed1100 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Prius PHV for my personal use. I have learn a lots of knowledge about the maintenance of Prius to watch your video. Now i need to know the electrical drawing as i am electrical engineer. Could you give a electrical drawing and manual for Prius PHV Model 2015 , ZVW35? then i shall be very grateful to you dear. Best wishes for you bright future ahead. Best Regards Shamim

@thesurvivalist. 6 жыл бұрын

Does the car charge both battery banks, or do I have to go plug in to gain the benefit. Also is it the same on new model year of the Prius like 2012 or younger?

@andgate2000 4 жыл бұрын

Wanna do my Camry.....but nobody does this in Australia.

@HedonistUnashamed Жыл бұрын

I love the idea of this but at that price point, how many miles/months/years would it take to break even for the investment ROI?

@JopeSane 6 ай бұрын

Well this was 10 years ago when these 3rd gen Prius's were new so the pricing was bit different back then. Now it would not be worth it to do for such an old car but it would probably cost less as batteries are cheaper.

@yggdrasil9039 4 жыл бұрын

If you drive down a mountain in a converted prius, does the regen braking recharge the second battery?

@Islamisthecultofsin 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@dronesama949 8 ай бұрын

Good Question!

@michaeld954 6 жыл бұрын

for 12,000 you can put that towards a new prius that's already phev

@pashko90 6 жыл бұрын

Posted: 7 may 2013 г.

@JM-nh8yp 5 жыл бұрын

For $9000, you can buy an entire Prius that already has a plug in!

@carholic-sz3qv 3 жыл бұрын

This year 2020 you can even use a cheap tesla battery pack and even have more range

@Joeteck 10 жыл бұрын

Why only 2nd gen? Did Toyota find out about this and block it from happening??

@balkantvofficialbackup 6 жыл бұрын

nop they just got aid milions from toyota and signed paper to never do this again to a toyota so that is why toyota today offers this on their priuse's :D

@wiredforstereo 4 жыл бұрын

@@balkantvofficialbackup Right, because that's how big corporations do things.

@Dj_jon 2 ай бұрын

I get about 55mpg after I reconditioned my gen 2 hv, I was thinking about adding another 28 cell for better mileage

@laven111 5 жыл бұрын

The lady is worth watching the video

@JerzyBoy973 4 жыл бұрын

Jack Brown that twig?

@pauljuwira3355 3 жыл бұрын

Can Mb e350e PHEV increase capacity battery?

@GEAUXFRUGAL 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder why they can't do a Prius V?

@charlespilkington8170 Жыл бұрын

Oh my God! Exposed hot prongs

@rotanakrithy8564 4 жыл бұрын

So good my friend

@3E37 7 ай бұрын

Can it be done on a 2022 prius??

@cdici511111 3 жыл бұрын

$12k?? I'M OUT!

@jaredlupton6838 5 жыл бұрын

Can this be done with a Rav4 or a Rav4 Hybrid?

@rafiamughal97 11 ай бұрын

Can do with any synergic hybrid

@anujchauhan1202 4 жыл бұрын

Lady love

@acerockollaa 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think this would be that worth it because the electric motor in the prius is only designed to go up to a certain speed. You would still use gas in this set up.

@nogoogle6349 Жыл бұрын

How do you know

@alennovak8446 9 ай бұрын

@@nogoogle6349in my prius, at 64km/h engine turns on. 40mph i think it is.

@GunsWithGage 6 жыл бұрын

Seriously?? $12,000, but it's a one day job? For $15k you can purchase a new plug in electric car....

@AlexandreSk 4 жыл бұрын

Not in 2013

@charlier1955 Жыл бұрын

What $15,000.00 plug in car? Where do I buy it?

@aleksandrokolodko3592 Жыл бұрын

@@charlier1955 lol this guy haven't seen prices of 2022 he's in 2018 hahaha

@benwaleed 2 ай бұрын

12k!?

@agrt4889 3 жыл бұрын

that woman is totally not interested in whatever he is saying lol

@z50king29 Жыл бұрын

I get 62mpg with a regular prius. Toyota will definitely void parts of your warranty that this battery can affect.

@robertwylie5567 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit!! 12,000 for a 1 day job!!! I’ll pass.

@omarj7985 2 жыл бұрын

Hey fist of all thanks for the video . I drove RAV4 2019 hybrid I’m looking for more mileage on hybrid system avoiding high fuel price . Is that’s possible if yes how can I reach you . Could you share the store location ur phone number ur email to talk to you guys .

@franknash7878 5 жыл бұрын

Only if they were not in San Francisco. Personally don't need to avoid stepping in shit on the sidewalk. " Literally human poop" San Francisco is a horrible mess. If you visit CA avoid SF and check out our wine county. Napa Sad, I was going to get this service added to my prius but not in SF

@davidwright1752 2 жыл бұрын

That is a useless up grade may work in 2022 as batteries are cheaper. But I will pass on that one.

@XellosMetallium 2 жыл бұрын

12k huh? california tax really is working for the people.

@jdarlingsa3609 3 жыл бұрын

Tooo much money 12000 waooo

@bumpee978 2 жыл бұрын

This cost 12geand 8 years ago I wonder how much the price has come down?

@louisschulteiv181 5 жыл бұрын

some kinda quick questions 1, could two battery packs be used,if ordered. (as a special order). 2, a solar roof panel be added to the conversion package ( with single or dual packs. thanks for your time. sincerely.

@descent8275 5 жыл бұрын

a solar roof is not powerfull enough to charge your car. you may be able to turn the ventilation on. without aircon. thats all its good for. to charge a car it would take forever of straight sunburn. with forever I mean a month!

@davidm5536 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, solar roof is just an aid if you leave a small accessory on... it will basically keep your starting battery topped off

@davidm5536 2 жыл бұрын

Not a month, never. It will never charge a prius traction battery with a prius solar roof. It would be like trying to fill a pool with eye drop container. Solar plays really good with battery packs, but you need a large foot print to balance a system... that is where solar & cars are not for traction. Solar in vehicles go good with campers, RVs, etc. Energy is not required for traction, it's used for leisure & commodity.

@davidm5536 2 жыл бұрын

@@descent8275 Not a month, never. It will never charge a prius traction battery with a prius solar roof. It would be like trying to fill a pool with eye drop container. Solar plays really good with battery packs, but you need a large foot print to balance a system... that is where solar & cars are not for traction. Solar in vehicles go good with campers, RVs, etc. Energy is not required for traction, it's used for leisure & commodity.

@prawnstar502 Жыл бұрын

cool vid and all but whos that pretty lady? is the real question

@prawnstar502 2 жыл бұрын

$12k?!? wtf.. id rather jus buy two used prius

@davidm5536 2 жыл бұрын

Close to 3 prius. Doesn't make any sense. It would be interesting to do if somebody could sell us a kit that can be retrofitted as a Diy for a reasonable price

@vitok2010 3 жыл бұрын

for all that money you will spend to install to this prius and only drive 12-15, no thanks

@jamesgibson7207 3 жыл бұрын

So ..what is the gain? Now you are carrying more weight all the time so more energy is needed to move it ..all the time ..all you gain is extended electric range ...not better economy because it actually hurts your economy ..also electricity still isn't free you gotta get it some where...or have we figured out how to refill with lighting bolts?