prius display
OwnerJim Stack
Owner's Other EVs2003 Honda Civic Hybrid
1992 Ford Escort Wagon
Jeep VW EV
2007 Fujiton E-bike
2008 Rmartin LX1
LocationChandler, Arizona US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2005 Toyota Prius
full hybrid. I make it into a plug-in hybrid PHEV in 2009.
Now I can go 100% EV for 30 miles
I get 200-600 mpg on longer trips
MotorToyota Prius 3-Phase AC
Pluginsupply PHEV
Drivetrainfull hybrid, NiMH battery pack, CVT planetary transmission, EV mode switch
Controller Synergy control
original toyota synergy control. capable of full electric mode.
Batteries144, 3.70 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride
PLUG-IN option add 10 Kw lithium battries
System Voltage201 Volts
ChargerZivan added plug-in charger
120 volt AC charger to bring plug-in batteries back to full 240 volt.
Heateroriginal ICE, reuse waste heat if needed
DC/DC Converter Toyota, runs power steering, air conditioning
original Toyota system
InstrumentationEV mode display by Toyota
SCAN GUAGE for PHEV mode
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
I never speed, it wastes energy
Accelerationsafe and easy so I don't waste energy
Range700 Miles (1126 Kilometers)
a plug-in hybrid can go anywhere anytime and still use EV mode most of the time
Watt Hours/Mile200 Wh/Mile
very efficient vehicle, one of the best aero dynamics on the road at .26 CD
EV Miles
Start:12 Miles (19 Kilometers)
Current:43 Miles (69 Kilometers)
Total:31 Miles (49 Kilometers)
 
    As of 9/28/2009
Seating Capacity5 adults very comfortably
Curb Weight3,200 Pounds (1,454 Kilograms)
Tireslow rolling resistance good year viva 2
Conversion Time2 hours by Pliginsupply
Conversion Costapprox $10,000
Additional FeaturesEV mode switch
bicycle rack
PHEV from pluginsupply Sept 2009
A great vehicle for everyone in every climate

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