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Originally Posted by themainstreetexile
We think if nothing else we can buy four new 12v batts and won't go over budget too much, but i'd really like to keep as much of the parts reused/recycled as possible.
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What about checking with a large truck service center? Big rigs have large format 12v batteries, especially the long haul trucks with sleeping quarters, often mulitple batteries per truck. I was going to take that route before landing the used batteries from another EV owner.
FYI, this "runabout" EV used four 12v batteries:
EV Weblog: Yugo Greg! . It's a similar project.
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We were offered an old prius battery as a donation but it looked a bit too much trouble with the controller and charging, as well as keeping under budget. Tell me if I'm wrong...
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You're not wrong. Also, Prius battery only has about ~1 kWh capacity (when new). Good for about 3 km range!
