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Originally Posted by offroad1994
Saw the battery packs for $10,000 and they are the LITHIUM-ION rechargable types. Trying to find a WET LEAD ACID conversion kit version for a PRIUS to extend its range; at a lower DO-IT-YOURSELF overall price of maybe $3500 total. Someone must have done this design already, so any suggested links?
Thanks for the point about EV switch, as I did not realize that is a 38 MPH only maximum option.
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There's a lot of info on extender mods at priuschat.com ... a pretty good site. There are a couple of people who have done the EV switch mod (that allows you to run on electric until it runs out, no matter the speed). The Prius will also cruise at any speed on electric on flat ground or downhill, but over 38 anytime you press the pedal down more it starts up and engages the ICE (I may be off a couple MPH there ... I can only get 38 MPH.)