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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
As the electric motors of a Prius also have to compensate for the absence of an actual transmission, considering low-end torque, it's another reason which may favor the usage of Prius components on a full-BEV. The same applies to hybrids of other automakers, including Ford.
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They are available and relatively cheap; somewhat simple to control high revving motor with a 8:1 gear reduction, otoh working good, battery packs, not so much.
Over on DIYELECTRICCARS.COM seems to be tesla fanboys more than prii converters