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Can I get PHV Plug-in for my GEN III 2010 Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by naudurivsm, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. naudurivsm

    naudurivsm New Member

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    Now that I am getting emails from Toyota for finding a dealer for getting the new PHV Plug-in by Spring 2012. I am getting confused and have two questions.

    1. Is this about getting a 2012 Prius with PHV Plug-in ?

    OR

    2. A separate (stands alone) "PHV Plug-in KIT " for my 2010 GEN III Prius ? which will of course to be installed by Toyota dealers?

    Can someone clarify?
     
    #1 naudurivsm, Aug 24, 2011
  2. StuffOnARock

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    It's a new vehicle... option 1. There are kits to do option 2... just not from Toyota...

    Link to add on company - http://www.enginer.us/
     
    #2 StuffOnARock, Aug 24, 2011
  3. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    It's a new member of the Prius family.

    There will be the regular hybrid Prius, the Plug in Prius, the Prius v, and next year we hope the Prius c.

    It's not a kit or something the dealer does to your existing Prius. It's basically a 'regular' Prius with a lithium ion battery pack which will allow it to travel aprox. 13 miles electric, then it will switch over and run like a regular Prius. Recharge time will be about 3 hours on 110v and 1.5 hours on 220v with a level II charger.
     
    #3 Paradox, Aug 24, 2011
  4. Dark_matter_doesn't

    Dark_matter_doesn't Prius Tinkerer

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    #4 Dark_matter_doesn't, Aug 25, 2011
  5. dan2l

    dan2l 2014 Prius v wagon

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    I think Enginer is still the only system to work as PHEV in a 2010.

    I have had mine working for over a year and a half. I am happy with it, but be forewarned this is not a plug and play system. If you have good technical expertise or a good installer close to you then you will be happy, but If you want to "just use it" and not have problems then you need to wait got the 2012 Toyota system.

    Thanks,
    Dan
     
    #5 dan2l, Aug 28, 2011
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