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Canadian Driver. Lithium vs Nickel battery in cold weather

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Shamalamabingbong, Feb 13, 2020.

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  1. Shamalamabingbong

    Shamalamabingbong New Member

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    question: do you mean the 2016 trim levels that used lithium have the battery heaters in the year 2017 or do you mean the actual year make as in the 2017 prius?
     
    #21 Shamalamabingbong, Feb 20, 2020
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    AFAIK, it’s Model Year 2017 when they added a battery heater to the Li-ion models which allowed them to sell it nationwide.

    2016 did not have a battery heater so those trim levels were only available in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
     
    #22 Tideland Prius, Feb 20, 2020
  3. Shamalamabingbong

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    Other question: is there an aftermarket method of installing these heaters?
     
    #23 Shamalamabingbong, Feb 24, 2020
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    I would look at the 2017 Canadian parts list. You may need to add a thermostat to control the heater though.
     
    #24 Prodigyplace, Feb 24, 2020
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    I’m not sure. It was only for that one model year. The battery has to be at -30°C for that battery protection to kick in. That means the car has to be parked in -30°C or below for at least several hours. Hopefully a garage is a touch warmer.
     
    #25 Tideland Prius, Feb 24, 2020
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