Converting Prius G3 to all Electric removing ICE

nothing. these projects are always more challenging than first thought. when the op's who create these threads stop posting, it's because they're embarrassed by their lack of success

 

I would convert a waay better looking vehicle into all electric than picking a Prius for the project.

 

Ok snap back to reality,

Prius gets better gas mileage as a hybrid than a Tesla gets using a supercharger. I did the calculations. So what are you really trying to achieve here?

Another thing is, even if this were to work, the amount of batteries would outweigh the cost. There will be nothing cheap about it even if you were successful in making it EV only. To note, a standard outlet gives 2KW per hour, but that only gets you like 8 miles. And also, a 2KW battery storage will cost around $1500. As far as buying lithium goes. Theres a reason why EVs cost so much and hold so little range that they need 'range extenders' otherwise known as a gasoline generator. You would spend $15,000 for a 80 mile range EV vehicle? Running on a motor thats constantly fighting to not overheat? While electric motors are basically the same, there is a difference in design between the ones Tesla use and ones that run your washing machine. I forgot the different names of them, but it has a lot to do with rpms, their torque, and heat management.

I like the dream, OP, but i did my homework and its unobtainable what you are trying to do. Its either not going to be cheap and be more of a cost in all aspects, set up and fuel costs, that its not worth it. Or itll be so underwhelming that itll run for 20 miles max before you need another 3 hours of recharge. Im speaking realistically, as i dont think youd want to spend an entire tesla cost on batteries to put in a 3rd gen prius. Might as well buy an EV and see they arnt what they are made out to be. Just smoke and mirrors. It isnt convenient at all, for charging or range anxiety. Speaking from experience.

 

Less challenging and more time consuming and expensive.

We have all read of the $500 Forkenswift EV

The trouble is labor or expensive VRS utility.

I put tons of miles on my 1981 Comutacar but I’m odd and could make use of its limited capabilities.

Usually these things are a labor of love with unusual maintenance and mediocre reliability. Not to mention usually lacking the typical ease of use and missing creature comforts