| Owner | Darryl Allardice |
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| Location | Marietta, Georgia United States map |
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| Vehicle | 2008 Toyota Prius stock prius with plug-in hybrid conversion kit from Plug-In Solutions, Inc; ~45 mile range in EV-only mode |
| Batteries | 76 Thunder Sky 40AH, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Ion 76 cells total (= 4 rows x 19 cells), includes battery management system; pack encased in steel box, sits in rear storage well and bolts to frame. |
| System Voltage | 243 Volts |
| Top Speed | 52 MPH (83 KPH) up to 52 mph in EV-only mode (75+ mph in normal mode) |
| Acceleration | accelerates reasonably well; struggles slightly on the steepest of hills |
| Range | getting almost 50 miles per charge, includes driving thru hills, using radio, headlights, and other accessories |
| Conversion Time | 1 weekend |
| Conversion Cost | $12,000 |
| This is the easiest, most practical way to be driving an Electric Vehicle today. In only a weekend, this car was converted to an EV that I drive daily to work (round-trip) with plenty of miles to spare, under electric power only. This is gives us what the manufacturers won't -- the ability to use electric power only when it makes sense for you, and the option to use the gas engine when you need it. | |
2008 Toyota Prius
“Plug-In”
Last Updated 02-23-2010
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