Prius c grid charger

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  1. carl511111

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    So, I just bought a 2012 Prius C and was looking to pick up a grid charger. Are there any senior technical members willing to build me one for a reasonable price? Or does anyone know of any company offering a grid charger specifically made for the "c" ? I tried Ebay and only saw Gen II grid chargers.

    Carl
     
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    welcome! did you look at the one in the priuschat shoppe?
     
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    If that is the "Shop" tab on the main page, then yes.
     
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    yes. not what you're looking for?
     
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    Yes I looked, No I did not see any.
     
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    that's odd, people have been buying them. search for threads.
     
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    I have searched dozens of threads, while there is lots of random mentions of grid chargers, most do not mention where they purchased them from, or they are using them in different year/Gen Priuses. One mentioned buying from the Priuschat shop for $399, which either no longer sells them or I cannot find it. Another member mentions online store hybridautomotive which does not have a unit for the Prius c listed, as far as I can see.
     
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    Whats the reason you want or need a grid charger?
     
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    Preventative Maintenance for my main traction battery to get the best performance and longevity from it.
    "When installed and used regularly on a healthy hybrid battery, a Grid Charger will prevent or significantly delay the erosion of the hybrid battery cells. This battery erosion is what leads to failed battery packs and very expensive repair bills. A Grid Charger will deliver better vehicle performance as the rebalanced hybrid battery delivers more assist faster when accelerating; higher fuel economy as the car is spending less time charging the battery in the background; and increased EV function (for equipped vehicles)." Quoted from: HybridAutomotive datcam
     
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    Ah ok. I thought you were planning on leaving the car for a long period of time. But you are just thinking about the maintenance. Understood.
     
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    Bosch offers a well reputed unit; and you should query ebay. I picked one up for $100. and if you are talking gen 1 for 120 vac and gen II for 240vac then there's no wonder gen i's aren't there.; they aren't worth a dime, literally.
     
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