Bumblebee BeeMax: 10K Miles and 10 months on

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  1. TimmGleason

    TimmGleason New Member

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    So my 2006 Prius Touring with Bumblebee BeeMax replacement battery, w/ 8000mAh cells turned in 10,000 miles yesterday on I5 on my way home from work.
    I couldn't get a snap cause, driving, but I did take a look at the calculated average MPG.
    42.5
    Pretty damn good for the way that I drive (not a hyper-miler, drive it like I stole it).

    I have not run any monitoring software while operating for several thousand miles now so I am unaware of any wear patterns in the unit. It just works, I'm getting great mileage for my driving style, so yay me.

    I'll re-run a life expectancy test sometime in the next few days and report back
     
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    While you can still edit your post: "snap cause" equals "snapshot"?
     
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    congrats! they make good tuna too(y)
     
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    If I’m not mistaken, bumblebee and Hybrid Automotive partner together on things. I believe that’s who @jeff652 uses for the individual modules you can buy from them.

    So I’d believe they are a reputable outfit(y).
     
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    I remember bumblebee right up when they started, they were the first guys to make a new cell battery pack for the honda insight 1st gen. Very legit group of guys, but I don't feel there is any advantage to more mah capacity on a prius. From what I understand toaster2k said it doesn't really change much, if anything just helps with longevity. Is there any proof that it increases performance or mpg? I'd love to see ot.
     
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    Well, you're probably not going to get increased mileage data from me!
     
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    Can you give an approximate cost for that battery pack including installation/shipping?
     
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    $2,195. Toyota peices must have dropped since you bought that. That's about same as a Toyota pack now days. I wonder in Bumblebee prices have dropped as well?

    Thanks for the update. Good to hear they are holding up.
     
    #9 ericbecky, Apr 18, 2019
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    Hey @TimmGleason

    Any update on the battery ? Hows it holding up ? I'm considering getting a Bumblebee BeeMax for my 2007 Prius. It comes out to $1914 Total including shipping which is way cheaper than Toyota's charging at $2874. And with a 3 year warranty thats not bad at all.
     
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    but a toyota will last 10+ years, no warranty necessary

    if that's gainesville tx, call matt at texas hybrid batteries, or jessica at hometown hybrids
     
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    Hey @TimmGleason, what was your MPGs with the Dorman Reman like compared to the BeeMax?
     
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