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Originally Posted by ismailkho
To summarize, there are several reasons why there are no turbocharged hybrids on the market. The Atkinson cycle, which is commonly used in hybrid vehicles, is designed to optimize fuel efficiency rather than power. Adding a turbocharger to a hybrid powertrain would introduce additional complexity and cost, and may be difficult to integrate with the hybrid control systems in a way that maintains good fuel efficiency and performance. While it is possible to turbocharge a hybrid vehicle aftermarket, it may not result in better efficiency compared to a non-hybrid vehicle with equivalent power. The best way to increase power and maintain good fuel efficiency in a hybrid vehicle is to use a larger, more powerful hybrid powertrain from the factory.
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I do believe the original question was about adding an aftermarket turbo to a Prius. Yes, it can be done. You can get a small increase in power. Is it worth all the effort for the bragging rights? Or would it be better to replace the battery with some LTO cells with perhaps a better battery cooling system or super capacitors so you can get full amperage all the time?