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100PR015: Prius '04 PHEV-15
This product converts a Toyota Prius HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), '04 through '08, to PHEV (Plug-in HEV).
This conversion allows you to charge your Prius from a wall outlet and then approximately double your mileage for approximately 30 miles.
The conversion is geared for the early adopter and is performed by Hybrids Plus in Boulder, CO.
 
 
Brochures
pdf formatPrius PHEV conversion
 
 
Specifications
Driving
  Pure EV range* ~15 miles
  PHEV range** ~30 miles
  PHEV fuel efficiency** ~100 mpg
  Electrical energy stored in battery 4.5 KWh
roughly equivalent to 1/4 gallon of gasoline
  Additional mass 21 kg (46 lb)
Charging
  Charge voltage 100 to 125 Vac, 50-60 Hz
  Charge current 0-15 Aac, adjustable
  Charge power 1800 W max
  Charge power factor >= 0.99
  Full charge time ~6 hours
Conversion
  Placement
  • Drop-in replacement of original battery
  • Spare tire remains in same location
  • Black tool tray is unaffected
  • State Of Charge display and EV button installed to the left of steering wheel
  • Mile-per-gallon display added below the stereo
  • Charge plug in rear hatch
  • No other modifications to vehicle
  Conversion time ~24 hours
  Upgrade May be upgraded to Prius-PHEV-30, Smart Charge, or both
*Theoretical range if able to drive without making the engine come on.
**After full charge, conservative driving, your mileage may vary.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
 
 
Images
 
PHEV-30 conversion
PHEV-30 conversion
PHEV-30 conversion
 
 
Technology
  • Original traction pack and Battery ECU (Electronic Control Unit) removed
  • New traction pack:
  • Electronics:
    • Charger:
      • 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
 
Prius battery block diagram  
 
Block diagrams of original Prius battery (left) and of converted system (right)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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