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2003 Prius plug-in? phil_thayer 03-10-2007
Posted by phil_thayer on March 10, 2007, 2:25 pm
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On calcars.org, I found the statement, "Current PHEV purchasing
options are limited. Initial conversions are for 2004-2007 Prius (not
2001-2003 Prius)", Anybody know why PHEV is not available for the
2003 Prius ? I like the size, visibility, turning radius, and
inexpensiveness of the Prius 2003 vs. the later models and I would buy
a 2003(or earlier) model in a flash if I could turn it into a plug-
in. Is that possible or is there some fundamental technical
obstacle ? Any advise is appreciated. Thanks.


Posted by Bob Wilson on March 11, 2007, 5:17 pm
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> On calcars.org, I found the statement, "Current PHEV purchasing
> options are limited. Initial conversions are for 2004-2007 Prius (not
> 2001-2003 Prius)", Anybody know why PHEV is not available for the
> 2003 Prius ?

The 2004-current, NHW20 model Prius has an EV mode option that puts the
vehicle in electric vehicle (EV) mode. The 2001-2003, NHW11 lacks this
built-in feature.

> . . . I like the size, visibility, turning radius, and
> inexpensiveness of the Prius 2003 vs. the later models and I would buy
> a 2003(or earlier) model in a flash if I could turn it into a plug-
> in. Is that possible or is there some fundamental technical
> obstacle ? Any advise is appreciated. Thanks.

I have toyed with the idea but think a better approach is to look at an
engine 'topping' cycle using a turbo-alternator to improve ICE
efficiency.

Bob Wilson

Posted by Michelle Steiner on March 12, 2007, 2:22 am
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bwilson4use@hotmail.com (Bob Wilson) wrote:

> The 2004-current, NHW20 model Prius has an EV mode option that puts
> the vehicle in electric vehicle (EV) mode.

Not in the USA, it doesn't. It's not even an option here.

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Posted by Mike Rosenberg on March 12, 2007, 8:38 am
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> Not in the USA, it doesn't. It's not even an option here.

Not from Toyota, of course, but there's a conversion kit from Coastal
Electronics for anyone who really wants it.

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Posted by Michelle Steiner on March 13, 2007, 3:34 am
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mikePOST@TOGROUPmacconsult.com (Mike Rosenberg) wrote:

> > Not in the USA, it doesn't. It's not even an option here.
>
> Not from Toyota, of course, but there's a conversion kit from Coastal
> Electronics for anyone who really wants it.

Right, but as I said, that doesn't make it an option. When one says
that a feature is an option on a vehicle, in common parlance that means
you can buy a car with that feature for extra money.

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