Prius04-PHEV-15-pnr
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This product converts a Toyota Prius HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), '04 through '06, to PHEV (Plug-in HEV).
This conversion allows you to charge your Prius from a wall outlet.
The conversion is geared for the early adopter and is performed by Hybrids Plus in Boulder, CO.
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Specifications
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Pure EV range
(< 34 mph) |
~15 miles |
PHEV range
(conservative driving, after full charge) |
~25 miles |
PHEV fuel efficiency
(conservative, full charge) |
~100 mpg |
| Electrical energy stored in battery |
4.5 KWh
roughly equivalent to 1/4 gallon of gasoline |
| Additional mass |
21 kg |
| Charge time |
~6 hours |
| Placement |
- Drop-in replacement of original battery
- Spare tire remains in same location
- Black tray is unaffected
- Charge plug in rear hatch
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| Conversion time |
~4 hours |
| Upgrade |
May be upgraded to Prius-PHEV-30 |
Specifications subject to change without notice
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Technology
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- Original traction pack and Battery ECU (Electronic Control Unit) removed
- New traction pack:
- Electronics:
- Charger:
- 1.35 KW, 115 Vac @ 15 A
- Non-isolated from AC-line (traction pack is isolated from rest of vehicle during charging)
- Power Factor Controlled Step-up
- Proprietary custom design
- BMS (Battery Management System)
- One module per set of parallel cells, with charge current bypass shunt
- A BMS controller, powered by vehicle aux 12 V, isolated from traction pack
- Proprietary custom design
- Controller
- Interfaces to BMS, charger, vehicle
- CAN interface to the vehicle
- Powered by vehicle aux 12 V
- Proprietary custom design
- RS232 terminal interface
- For optional RS232 terminal, or computer running a terminal application
- Reports details of battery conditions and system status
- Enables adjustment of settings
Block diagrams of original Prius battery (left) and of converted system (right)
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