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Old 05-05-2023, 08:07 AM   #135 (permalink)
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I wonder how feasible it is to DIY a LiFePO4 replacement?

Pre-inflation, I was finding 32700 cells with 7.2 Ah capacity for dirt cheap. Something like $4 each.

62 of those in series gives 200v and 1.4kWh, which is slightly more than a standard prius battery, and it would cost $250.
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