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Prius04-PHEV-30-pnr
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.
 
 
Specifications
Pure EV range
(< 34 mph)
~30 miles
PHEV range
(conservative driving, after full charge)
~50 miles
PHEV fuel efficiency
(conservative, full charge)
~100 mpg
Electrical energy stored in battery 9 KWh
roughly equivalent to 1/2 gallon of gasoline
Additional mass 81 kg
Charge time ~9 hours
Placement
  • In place of original battery, and taking some of the space occupied by the black tray in trunk
  • Maintains access to spare tire, which is moved higher up
  • Charge plug in rear hatch
Upgrade -
Specifications subject to change without notice
 
 
Technology
  • 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
 
Prius battery block diagram  
 
Block diagrams of original Prius battery (left) and of converted system (right)  
 
 
Prius main battery pack  
 
Prius Main Pack  
 
Prius AC plug  
 
Prius AC plug in hatch
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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