2004 Toyota Prius with $12,897.60 10Kwh Plug-in upgrade conversion by Boulder Hybrid Conversions. Converted in January 2011 with 178,000 miles. Performance: Vehicle can be driven in forced EV mode up to 50 mph. This means that only the electric motor is used. For drives where highway driving is anticipated, driving in blended mode allows the kit battery to assist the gas engine, resulting in much improved fuel economy. For owners who drive around 80 miles per day or less, you'll almost always average 100MPG. Features: Professional installation, 8kWh lithium battery pack with 2kWh upgrade (total 10kWh), 110V charger (with plug on bumper), battery management system, Aluminum battery box that fits below trunk, PHV switch (installed on dash), forced EV button, ScanGauge car computer, Killawatt Meter, 2-year parts and labor warranty. 187,000 miles alloy wheels tinted windows new tires oil changed September 2011 runs and drives great! Professionally detailed September 2011 $16,900 I am happy to take it to a local mechanic of your choice to have it checked out. I can also pick anyone up at the airport who is interested, and I could also drive it to you at cost. I would also consider a trade for a 2004 or newer prius. Thanks! Dan
Great question. It was converted in January 2011. About 10K miles on the conversion. It also has over two years left on the warranty from Boulder Hybrid Conversions.
Given the reliability record for the Prius this is a pretty decent deal. A 10Kwh pack that supports blended mode makes for some awesome highway MPG!
looking at the kbb without the conversion, it does look like a great deal with only 10K on the conversion. all the best!
I think it is better for someone who drives 80+/day, so the engine gets run for a while and keep in good shape. Is the 80 mile range based on fully charge/discharge, or between 30-70%? This will affect the deterioration rate of the conversion part. Assuming I drive another 100K miles, that's a gas saving of 1000 gallons. At $4/gal, it is $4000 savings on gas only, and it will take 100K/80=1250 weekdays ~ 4 years to realize the saving. I agree that this price is a good deal compare to new conversions, but the conversion itself does not make lots of financial sense. Unless, of cause, that during the next 4 years, gas price pop up to $10/gal, while electricity price keep same, your commuting distance keeps at 80/day, no more no less, conversion unit never fails and deteriorate, and you can put the unit into a newer Prius with reasonable cost when this one dies...
I took the description straight from Boulder Hybrid Conversions website where I had it converted. I have nothing but great things to say about the shop and Paul Guzyk there. Wether you are looking to buy/trade for this car of have yours converted, I highly recommend contacting Paul there. The conversion also came with a 3 year warranty with over 2 years remaining on the warranty. When factoring in the cost saving you also need to think about how little wear and tear you are putting on the engine with the conversion. Most of the time it will be running on just the electric motors, that require no maintenance, and I have never heard of one going bad. Thanks! Dan
I did not. I only posted here, and did not advertise it anywhere else. I actually just got all new batteries for it. I would still sell it if you are interested. Thanks! Dan
im curious..you spent good money making this conversion......and then u decide to sell it which is fine but why trade for a non-converted prius? buyers remorse?
I could use the money right now. I plan to buy another high milage gen II and do it again maybe the end of the year.
Do you still have either prius with the plugin conversion? Have a 2004 without conversion wanting to trade. give me a call.402h3t5w6r48n21. Thanks
