Prius gen 3 lithium battery

Is there a lithium ion pack for a Gen 3 Prius?

New aftermarket lithium ion pack, by Dr Prius. Discussion in ' Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion ' started by Aaron Vitolins, Mar 29, 2020 . Sorry if this is already been posted about. It will be interesting to see how this plays out, I would love to see a successful lithium aftermarket pack for Prii.

Does a Toyota Prius have a lithium ion battery?

Although, Toyota introduced lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in select hybrid models in 2015, some Prius models, particularly those with all-wheel drive (AWD), continue to use NiMH batteries. Upgrading to a lithium-ion battery is recognized as a performance boost, increasing EV mode range and acceleration.

Should I upgrade my Prius battery?

Consider using the Prius lithium battery upgrade kit for a versatile and effective solution that is compatible with a wide range of models, including: The Nexcell Lithium Upgrade Pack replaces your NiMH pack and offers a more modern and efficient alternative with numerous benefits: 1. Weight Reduction Cut your battery pack’s weight in half.

Are old Prius batteries ripe for a battery upgrade?

Thus, with aging, old-technology batteries, early Prius models are ripe for a battery upgrade. Project Lithium, also known as NexPower, is the main player in this space, offering a range of lithium cell upgrade kits for a wide variety of older Prius models.

What is a Prius lithium battery upgrade kit?

After learning about the Prius lithium battery upgrade kit let us go through the plug in kit. The Prius Plug-in conversion kit is designed specifically for Toyota Prius 2004-2009 (2nd generation) models and includes the 12kW/h (rated 14kW/h) model.

How much does a Prius battery pack weigh?

Cut your battery pack’s weight in half. While the standard NiMH battery weighs 80 pounds, the Prius’ lithium pack weighs less than 35 pounds. 2. Increased Power The Nexcell lithium pack provides four times the power of the stock NiMH battery, delivering 260 amps peak power instead of 100 amps peak power. 3. Improved Fuel Economy