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Car Forum / Toyota / Prius / March 20072003 Prius plug-in?
On calcars.org, I found the statement, "Current PHEV purchasing options are limited. Initial conversions are for 2004-2007 Prius (not 2001-2003 Prius)", Anybody know why PHEV is not available for the 2003 Prius ? I like the size, visibility, turning radius, and inexpensiveness of the Prius 2003 vs. the later models and I would buy a 2003(or earlier) model in a flash if I could turn it into a plug- in. Is that possible or is there some fundamental technical obstacle ? Any advise is appreciated. Thanks. > On calcars.org, I found the statement, "Current PHEV purchasing > options are limited. Initial conversions are for 2004-2007 Prius (not > 2001-2003 Prius)", Anybody know why PHEV is not available for the > 2003 Prius ? The 2004-current, NHW20 model Prius has an EV mode option that puts the vehicle in electric vehicle (EV) mode. The 2001-2003, NHW11 lacks this built-in feature. > . . . I like the size, visibility, turning radius, and > inexpensiveness of the Prius 2003 vs. the later models and I would buy > a 2003(or earlier) model in a flash if I could turn it into a plug- > in. Is that possible or is there some fundamental technical > obstacle ? Any advise is appreciated. Thanks. I have toyed with the idea but think a better approach is to look at an engine 'topping' cycle using a turbo-alternator to improve ICE efficiency. Bob Wilson > The 2004-current, NHW20 model Prius has an EV mode option that puts > the vehicle in electric vehicle (EV) mode. Not in the USA, it doesn't. It's not even an option here.  SignatureSupport the troops: Bring them home ASAP. > Not in the USA, it doesn't. It's not even an option here. Not from Toyota, of course, but there's a conversion kit from Coastal Electronics for anyone who really wants it. 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Videos, More at http://1stBe.com/1st50k Guru Says GOODBYE To Search Engines http://1stBe.com/goodbye-search-engines >> The 2004-current, NHW20 model Prius has an EV mode option that puts >> the vehicle in electric vehicle (EV) mode. > > Not in the USA, it doesn't. It's not even an option here. Sorry, one of those URLs should have been: http://www.coastaletech.com/electric_only_mode.htm Now You Can Have $50 a Day Income in 30 days or Less With Your Own Online Business: http://1stbe.com/0-50 > The EV Mode OS firmware is accessible on US models. > Several, including CoastaleTech.com and others offer [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >> >> Not in the USA, it doesn't. It's not even an option here. > > The 2004-current, NHW20 model Prius has an EV mode option that puts > > the vehicle in electric vehicle (EV) mode. > > Not in the USA, it doesn't. It's not even an option here. As the other posted pointed out, the button and wires needed to manually activate it are not sold in the North American models. However, the control pins are known and it is easy enough to wire up. One word of caution. Those who have performed the modification report it works up to about 34 mph in today's vehicles. Others in Europe and Austrailia report a 28 mph limit. Although useful for neighborhood streets, it has limited utility on higher-speed streets. Bob Wilson > > > The 2004-current, NHW20 model Prius has an EV mode option that > > > puts the vehicle in electric vehicle (EV) mode. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > manually activate it are not sold in the North American models. > However, the control pins are known and it is easy enough to wire up. True, but that doesn't make it an option. SignatureSupport the troops: Bring them home ASAP. > On calcars.org, I found the statement, "Current PHEV purchasing > options are limited. Initial conversions are for 2004-2007Prius(not [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > in. Is that possible or is there some fundamental technical > obstacle ? Any advise is appreciated. Thanks. I found a partial answer to my question at : http://hybrids-plus.com/pmwiki/index.php?n=Ext.FAQ#toc7 Do you convert older generation Prius cars? No, sorry, at this point we only convert Prius model year '04, '05 and '06. It's because the older generation Prius model uses a somewhat different technology than the '04 model, which doesn't lend itself to effective PHEV conversions. |
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