I just bought a 2008 prius ( it's 2022) and watched a lot of your videos before committing to it. Have to say I love it, so glad I found you and your channel. I'm I. Australia, but still found everything relevant and useful. except I live in Queensland. so we don't get extreme cold.
You make great videos Elliot! I have found in my 2011 Prius that the battery performs no less in the cold Midwestern months then it does in the hot seasons. I didn’t know until I watched a few mechanic videos that all of the systems in the Prius are electric and nothing runs off the engine except a water pump. You’re right about the engine firing up more for heat. Mine runs about 25% more of the time in the winter, for MPG I get low 40s during the winter and low 50s in the summer. The car isn’t able to coast as much due to the increased rolling resistance of snow and salt etc for mileage. I love the hybrid drive in the winter because the electric motor allows a smooth roll-on in acceleration and while driving around, it keeps the traction more stable on slippery roads. At least in my experience. You’re also right about the grip, mines able to handle a good number of inches of snow, they don’t plow my area really during flash blizzards. And if you’re driving through snow you’re paying less attention to your power meter and more on staying in your lane! Haha. Sorry for the longer comment, it’s sort of a habit.
You say to warm up before driving - you'll find the prius has a 55 second warm up cycle where it will try not to use the ICE unless you really put your foot down. That's the only warm up period needed, after that it'll be just fine. You shouldn't warm up unless you're de-icing, just get in and go.
abyssunderground I noticed that during the initial warm up cycle on my Prius that if I just start driving it the engine will run but it will not engage with the wheels for a little while and the electric motor will drive the vehicle a bit longer like you said so there isn’t any extra strain on the engine while it initially warms up. Smart idea!
Probably going to buy a RAV4 Hybrid. Does anyone know if these vehicles put out heat compared to non hybrid cars? It gets well below zero in the winter where I live.
I bought a 2013 Prius in part because of Car Wizard's video about the Prius. Also, I'm here because the Car Wizard said I should be. I got around 50 mpg in the warm and 40 in the cold. 40 mpg is still 14 mpg better than my Aztek. I've saved over $1000 in fuel in the past 7 months or so. And... since I bought used it stopped being negative equity already. Definitely a wise purchase. Even if mine does have 160k miles and has the bumper cover coming off on the passenger side...
Great video! Totally answered my questions about cold and hybrids. A hybrid system seems better than all electric in the cold. Because that internal combustion engine is able to make up for the heating problems. I'm getting a Prius once my Pontiac dies.
Hello, the info I am after: If we do 2 consumption tests, let's say going constant 60 mph for 10 miles or more during spring, when outside temps are so ideal, we don't have to heat or cool VS same test during winter at mid 30s F, using heater and seat heating, AND for both tests the hybrid cars are at operating temperatures (no cold starts) - will the winter test show a worse consumption? If yes, how much? Roughly 5 MPG?
Dressing to drive a Prius to work my shift at the organic food co-op trying to remember to bring back chicken feed and grit for my urban hen house and harvest eggs for the day.
I did test drive a 2023 Suzuki Ignis that is a very light car 780kg and it on paper has 90hp with the hybrid engine. But... here is cold in the winter and the stop start function never worked even once and the car vas very slow feeling like it had around 50hp. I am pretty sure the electric engine did not work at all because of the cold. It seems the Suzuki Ignis do not have a heating for the Lithium battery making it a totally regular car in the entire 8 months of winter here... The thing is that Lithium batteries HAVE to be warmer then 0C (warmer then freezing) to be able to charge so if it do not have a battery heater the lithium battery will be out of service until spring comes and so will the electric engin run by the lithium battery. I am almost certain that it was running 100% only on the tiny motorcycle engine with no help from the electric the 2 days I was driving it in -20 to -15c temperatures with strong wind. In addition to not taking a charge in the cold AT ALL lithium batteries will be unable to provide more then a fraction of the normal power when driving in colder then freezing temperatures and the colder it is the worse it gets.
Just a heads up the battery does not excessive heat in the cabin and for that reason I installed windows vent covers and leave my windows down 3/8 of an inch to reduce cabin temperature when parked!
I try to drive my 2006 Prius in about 8 inches of snow and it did not do good at all I kept on losing control of the vehicle then I spun out and landed into a ditch don’t drive a Toyota Prius in snow
I have a 2021 Corolla hybrid and I always look like trash so when y'all don't wanna associate with me, I understand. But every time I see a Prius I wave at my older brother car of sorts. I can't wait to see what happens in the winter! It doesn't typically get too cold here but I will wear extra trash to keep warm.
I have a 2019 Corolla hybrid euro. I like my car besides its heater. Its heater system is worst I have ever seen in a car. I'm wondering if Toyota prius cars have the same thing?
Hi , I have 2007 prius, was getting code for hybrid battery. Did open and replaced a bad cell, now all cell’s are above 7.78 v. On display battery turned green (full all line) but still was getting sign of red triangle 🔺 and 2-3 more and fan on back seat stayed on . Hybrid system was not working, . --Then I removed again hybrid battery -- removed all cells and then cleaned all bus bar very well from both sides and also cleaned all contacts --- And now My car is running Fantastic --Thank you
I wouldn’t know how to help with that particular issue Rajesh. It sounds like you might have to take it to a Toyota dealership or a mechanic is familiar with hybrids.
Did you undo the negative post on the 12v battery and reinstall the connection? Also it is not just the top voltage, it is also the the charge and discharge rate. The cells must also be matched. There are plenty of shops that will test and match cells for around $900.
Saw a gen 2 for sale .245.000 km .£1700 uk pounds.Looks perfect.Should i just get it.My worry with the mileage,is that it could be coming up for faults soon ?
chicowasp it really depends on the car. I’ve seen cars that were treated poorly with 80,000 miles, and I’ve seen cars that were cared for with 200,000 miles. These Prius’ tend to last forever as long as they are cared for.
I don't get this at all. Aren't batteries supposed to preform better in the cold? If you study the chemistry of batteries they should run better in colder weather.
I hate people who own Prius’ because they’re waaayy to environmental. I only have to save on gas money. I could literally care less about pollution. A Prius ain’t gonna make a change. The only way is for cities to start using nuclear power. None of that renewable sh*t like wind and solar. Although hydro is ok.
@@evanhdez I live in nz, 59% of our GGS come from transport, cars,trucks etc, 50% from farming, animals urinating, Tell me how going nuclear is going to change that. Our E grid is 80% renewables. Cheers.
Bruh my Nissan Altima broke down. So I had to steal my moms Prius for work. I had to drive it through a whole snowstorm. Lol i was fucking smashing past rav 4s and trucks. It did a really really good job!.. idk if it was the car or if its my experience driving through snow so much. But i was ripping it like it was nothing lol.
All the time you were speaking I was pay attention to what was passing by the windows....absolutely NOTHING in East Jesus KS......OMG move way from there!
This is not cold though. -20 or -40 is cold and we get that over here. I did not dare to invest in a hybrid yet as it is really hard to get first hand information on how modern hybrids perform in these temperatures. I can start a gas driven car even after a night outside at -40 with a few tricks. But I was advised not to try that with a modern hybrid.
That 250 V battery flawlessly fires up my engine every time. Never heard it cranking slowly or something, just BAM and the engine purrs. It's just me, but I certainly wouldn't want to rely on a 12 V starting system when it's cold outside. Toyota hybrids don't use the 12 V battery for starting.
I think this entire video was staged, just like the moon landing back in 1969. Your temperature readout says 59 degrees. That ain't exactly cold, Elliott.
Ok I want another Prius
I'm glad it's warming up because my 20 year old Insight is on the struggle bus for sure
Same! 2012 insight owner and today is 20 degrees out my car was struggling hard i thought something was wrong but it has to be the cold
I just bought a 2008 prius ( it's 2022) and watched a lot of your videos before committing to it. Have to say I love it, so glad I found you and your channel. I'm I. Australia, but still found everything relevant and useful. except I live in Queensland. so we don't get extreme cold.
You make great videos Elliot! I have found in my 2011 Prius that the battery performs no less in the cold Midwestern months then it does in the hot seasons. I didn’t know until I watched a few mechanic videos that all of the systems in the Prius are electric and nothing runs off the engine except a water pump. You’re right about the engine firing up more for heat. Mine runs about 25% more of the time in the winter, for MPG I get low 40s during the winter and low 50s in the summer. The car isn’t able to coast as much due to the increased rolling resistance of snow and salt etc for mileage. I love the hybrid drive in the winter because the electric motor allows a smooth roll-on in acceleration and while driving around, it keeps the traction more stable on slippery roads. At least in my experience. You’re also right about the grip, mines able to handle a good number of inches of snow, they don’t plow my area really during flash blizzards. And if you’re driving through snow you’re paying less attention to your power meter and more on staying in your lane! Haha. Sorry for the longer comment, it’s sort of a habit.
Always remember the Land Rover Freelander motto:
“Look stupid”
“Feel stupid”
😂😂😂
Looking good Elliott. I hope you don't stop loving your Prius.
You say to warm up before driving - you'll find the prius has a 55 second warm up cycle where it will try not to use the ICE unless you really put your foot down. That's the only warm up period needed, after that it'll be just fine. You shouldn't warm up unless you're de-icing, just get in and go.
abyssunderground I noticed that during the initial warm up cycle on my Prius that if I just start driving it the engine will run but it will not engage with the wheels for a little while and the electric motor will drive the vehicle a bit longer like you said so there isn’t any extra strain on the engine while it initially warms up. Smart idea!
Probably going to buy a RAV4 Hybrid. Does anyone know if these vehicles put out heat compared to non hybrid cars? It gets well below zero in the winter where I live.
I'm also curious about this
Why wouldn't it? The engine is going to warm up and once it does you'll get just as much heat as you would on an ICE only vehicle.
I bought a 2013 Prius in part because of Car Wizard's video about the Prius. Also, I'm here because the Car Wizard said I should be. I got around 50 mpg in the warm and 40 in the cold. 40 mpg is still 14 mpg better than my Aztek. I've saved over $1000 in fuel in the past 7 months or so. And... since I bought used it stopped being negative equity already. Definitely a wise purchase. Even if mine does have 160k miles and has the bumper cover coming off on the passenger side...
Ivan F I appreciate seeing you on my channel! Yeah I used to not be into these cars, but now I love everything about them. Everyone could use a Prius!
In my European civic (diesel) I get 59mpg combined without trying
Great video! Totally answered my questions about cold and hybrids.
A hybrid system seems better than all electric in the cold. Because that internal combustion engine is able to make up for the heating problems.
I'm getting a Prius once my Pontiac dies.
I don’t know electric motors get pretty hot
Hello, the info I am after: If we do 2 consumption tests, let's say going constant 60 mph for 10 miles or more during spring, when outside temps are so ideal, we don't have to heat or cool VS same test during winter at mid 30s F, using heater and seat heating, AND for both tests the hybrid cars are at operating temperatures (no cold starts) - will the winter test show a worse consumption? If yes, how much? Roughly 5 MPG?
I can't tell you how disappointed I am that you didn't show the Dyson blowdryer. 😢
I was worried plebs wouldn't recognize it
Dressing to drive a Prius to work my shift at the organic food co-op trying to remember to bring back chicken feed and grit for my urban hen house and harvest eggs for the day.
Bryan Wilkins That’s the most Prius thing ever.
Learn something new every day. Thanks.
I'm watching your subscriber base jump with EVERY video I watch! Congratulations!
(Miles per jeezy, lol!)
I did test drive a 2023 Suzuki Ignis that is a very light car 780kg and it on paper has 90hp with the hybrid engine. But... here is cold in the winter and the stop start function never worked even once and the car vas very slow feeling like it had around 50hp. I am pretty sure the electric engine did not work at all because of the cold. It seems the Suzuki Ignis do not have a heating for the Lithium battery making it a totally regular car in the entire 8 months of winter here...
The thing is that Lithium batteries HAVE to be warmer then 0C (warmer then freezing) to be able to charge so if it do not have a battery heater the lithium battery will be out of service until spring comes and so will the electric engin run by the lithium battery. I am almost certain that it was running 100% only on the tiny motorcycle engine with no help from the electric the 2 days I was driving it in -20 to -15c temperatures with strong wind. In addition to not taking a charge in the cold AT ALL lithium batteries will be unable to provide more then a fraction of the normal power when driving in colder then freezing temperatures and the colder it is the worse it gets.
Subbed. Love these videos.
Just a heads up the battery does not excessive heat in the cabin and for that reason I installed windows vent covers and leave my windows down 3/8 of an inch to reduce cabin temperature when parked!
"Does not excessive heat",whats that mean? I think you mean,does not like excessive heat?
During the winter storm in Texas a few months back my Prius gas miliage went from 45 to 22
Still good
@@evanhdez better than being in the I35 death trap eh?
Does it fit a double stroller in the trunk it looks like it does
I’m sure it could, yeah.
As long as the car starts and gets me to work and back when it’s about 20 outside, I’m fine with reduced performance. That’s as cold as it gets here.
Just took ownership of a ‘23 RAV4 hybrid. Summertime average 42 mpg. We were wondering what to expect in cold winter. Thanks!
How’d it go?
I try to drive my 2006 Prius in about 8 inches of snow and it did not do good at all I kept on losing control of the vehicle then I spun out and landed into a ditch don’t drive a Toyota Prius in snow
The heat of southwest Texas (100-110) gives me about 40mpg. cooler temps will boost that to about 43mpg
What about today? Hmm?
I have a 2021 Corolla hybrid and I always look like trash so when y'all don't wanna associate with me, I understand. But every time I see a Prius I wave at my older brother car of sorts.
I can't wait to see what happens in the winter! It doesn't typically get too cold here but I will wear extra trash to keep warm.
I have a 2019 Corolla hybrid euro. I like my car besides its heater. Its heater system is worst I have ever seen in a car. I'm wondering if Toyota prius cars have the same thing?
The heater seems to work just fine in mine!
@@ElliottAlvis
Would you say that your prius heater blows hot air as hot as regular cars? Thanks a lot.
@@Wqghfxz yeah I would say it blows just as hot as any of my other cars.
Is the Prius battery going to be able to handle the cold weather around 0?
it can handle -50C in mongolia.
Not so sure it's the car drawing the attention but perhaps the handsome guy in the driver's seat.
Great Information
Hi , I have 2007 prius, was getting code for hybrid battery. Did open and replaced a bad cell, now all cell’s are above 7.78 v. On display battery turned green (full all line) but still was getting sign of red triangle 🔺 and 2-3 more and fan on back seat stayed on . Hybrid system was not working, . --Then I removed again hybrid battery -- removed all cells and then cleaned all bus bar very well from both sides and also cleaned all contacts --- And now My car is running Fantastic --Thank you
I wouldn’t know how to help with that particular issue Rajesh. It sounds like you might have to take it to a Toyota dealership or a mechanic is familiar with hybrids.
Did you undo the negative post on the 12v battery and reinstall the connection? Also it is not just the top voltage, it is also the the charge and discharge rate. The cells must also be matched. There are plenty of shops that will test and match cells for around $900.
@@craigmack9606 okay Thank you for Reply - i re opened and cleaned all bus bar nicely and it worked - Thank you Again
@@craigmack9606 yes i did - Thank you
I have 2007 prius same color like you
Saw a gen 2 for sale .245.000 km .£1700 uk pounds.Looks perfect.Should i just get it.My worry with the mileage,is that it could be coming up for faults soon ?
chicowasp sounds like a good deal as long as it appears to be in good shape! These cars are very cheap to maintain for the most part.
@@ElliottAlvis Cheers.Worked out it,s about 173.000 miles on the clock.How many would be too high ?
chicowasp it really depends on the car. I’ve seen cars that were treated poorly with 80,000 miles, and I’ve seen cars that were cared for with 200,000 miles. These Prius’ tend to last forever as long as they are cared for.
@@ElliottAlvis Thanks for your reply.
Very thorough 🙂
How do you charge a 2008 Prius battery ?
You can't.
Lets make prius gang, i m from Romania.
I am from Poland and also have a prius 2
@@bbiaecki7619 I have gen 3 prius, from N.Z.
Taking it easy...and getting good miles per cheesy.... Definitely a quote for the ages... lol!
Was wondering why I never see a Prius with wheelspin! Glad to know it's due to Toyota's advanced traction control systems.
Yep and they WONT move in 3 inches of slush, crap snow car
@@jamie.777I feel like that depends what more on the tires you’re using
@@tinuthomas531 Yep. Tires are the most important.
2:35 so u did bring ur sunglasses
I don't get this at all. Aren't batteries supposed to preform better in the cold? If you study the chemistry of batteries they should run better in colder weather.
Like a good airplane.. balance is needed going down the road.. lol
Are you kidding? What kind of Prius owner has a “friend” with an suv?! No friend of the planet, no friend of mine!!!
True, I have a truck so he stopped talking to me. 🤔
I hate people who own Prius’ because they’re waaayy to environmental. I only have to save on gas money. I could literally care less about pollution. A Prius ain’t gonna make a change. The only way is for cities to start using nuclear power. None of that renewable sh*t like wind and solar. Although hydro is ok.
Guess I am not a friend of the guy in the mirror - I have a Prius and two 4Runners...
@@evanhdez I live in nz, 59% of our GGS come from transport, cars,trucks etc, 50% from farming, animals urinating, Tell me how going nuclear is going to change that. Our E grid is 80% renewables. Cheers.
Nickel and lithium mining for batteries is not at all friendly to the environment.
I want to be cool and good looking like Elliott.... I guess I should get me a Prius.... or just a nice shirt ;)
Bruh my Nissan Altima broke down. So I had to steal my moms Prius for work. I had to drive it through a whole snowstorm. Lol i was fucking smashing past rav 4s and trucks. It did a really really good job!.. idk if it was the car or if its my experience driving through snow so much. But i was ripping it like it was nothing lol.
Lol the Prius drivers here in London are definitely not "celebrities" let alone wanting to make an "impression"!
Has anyone told u, u look like Aaron Rogers?🤔😁 So there u go, another celebrity who drives a prius!😂🤣👍
Haha. I’ve gotten that a handful of times. Once in an airport! Thanks for watching man 😂
@@ElliottAlvis Im sub'd I own a gen 4 prius by the way. I commented on ur video on ur gen2 & gen 3 in the driveway.👍
Yes, cold weather effects hybrid cars!
Lo lol great video.
Your funny. Thanks for the info.
I'll watch your standup lol
All the time you were speaking I was pay attention to what was passing by the windows....absolutely NOTHING in East Jesus KS......OMG move way from there!
PussyGalore yeah... not a lot of scenery in this area lol. They don’t call it a flyover state for nothing 🤷🏻♂️
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Wait, you are handsome....
Vance Warren Thanks Vance, I appreciate that.
Well I slid and turned around came back home to each your vude
This is not cold though. -20 or -40 is cold and we get that over here. I did not dare to invest in a hybrid yet as it is really hard to get first hand information on how modern hybrids perform in these temperatures. I can start a gas driven car even after a night outside at -40 with a few tricks. But I was advised not to try that with a modern hybrid.
prius works in -50C. u clearly dont know mongolia. its most popular car here for a reason.
That 250 V battery flawlessly fires up my engine every time. Never heard it cranking slowly or something, just BAM and the engine purrs. It's just me, but I certainly wouldn't want to rely on a 12 V starting system when it's cold outside. Toyota hybrids don't use the 12 V battery for starting.
Excellent explanation, but whats with the GQ/Celebrity paranoia flow?. C'mon take it down a notch, youre not George Clooney.
It was all just being corny/goofy.
I think this entire video was staged, just like the moon landing back in 1969. Your temperature readout says 59 degrees. That ain't exactly cold, Elliott.
2wd drive 2008 prius is crap in slushy snow. TERRIBLE, i sold min many years ago
bro did not had winter tyres.
You just can’t drive, that’s the problem.
you're funny