prius display
OwnerJim Stack
Owner's Other EVs2003 Honda Civic Hybrid
1992 Ford Escort Wagon
Jeep VW EV
2007 Fujiton E-bike
LocationChandler, Arizona US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2005 Toyota Prius
full hybrid. I'm making it into a plug-in hybrid PHEV in 2007. Right now I only get 50-80 mpg. I want 100+
MotorToyota Prius 3-Phase AC
Drivetrainfull hybrid, NiMH battery pack, CVT planetary tansmission, EV mode switch
Controller Synergy control
original toyota synergy control. capable of full electric mode.
Batteries144, 3.70 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride
PLUG-IN option will add lithium battries
System Voltage201 Volts
ChargerZivan adding plug-in charger
120 volt AC charger to bring plug-in batteries back to full 240 volt.
Heateroriginal ICE, reuse waste heat if needed
DC/DC Converter Toyota, runs power steering, air conditioning
original Toyota system
InstrumentationEV mode diplay by Toyota
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
I never speed, it wastes energy
Accelerationsafe and easy so I don't waste energy
Range700 Miles (1126 Kilometers)
a plug-in hybrid can go anywhere anytime and still use EV mode most of the time
Watt Hours/Mile200 Wh/Mile
very efficient vehicle, one of the best aero dynamics on the road at .26 CD
EV Miles
Start:12 Miles (19 Kilometers)
Current:15 Miles (24 Kilometers)
Total:3 Miles (4 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity5 adults very comfortably
Curb Weight3,200 Pounds (1,454 Kilograms)
Tireslow rolling resistance Michelin
Conversion Time1 hours to make plug-in hybrid as soon as A123 releases their system in 2008
Conversion Costapprox $12,000
Additional FeaturesEV mode switch
bicycle rack
working on PHEV from A123 Hymotion in 2008
checking E85 conversion also
A great vehicle for eveyone in every climate

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