Prius C lithium upgrade - installation guide and EV range test

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  • @808zhu
    @808zhu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm happy for this video, however I think you should upload a brand new installation video for customers, like me, which covers ALL of the fine details and provides a thorough walkthrough.

    • @fivestatedrive
      @fivestatedrive ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All the fast forwarding was really annoying and I can't believe they yadda yaddaed actually getting the battery pack out of the car, which was not the easy part.

  • @stevenmorris9188
    @stevenmorris9188 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What an excellent video and many thanks for this as a walk through the job of changing batteries, cheers to you!

  • @kenlee9798
    @kenlee9798 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can we get an update since its been a year of use?
    What was the old mpg value.
    and the current mpg value.
    How is the lithium battery holding up?
    Original specs of the lithium battery. KWH, cost and current cost?

  • @hike2bhuman110
    @hike2bhuman110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very impressive, looking forward to details about other models.

  • @lookingupwards8652
    @lookingupwards8652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So when you swap to the lithium batteries will the charging system on the Prius be able to handle a full charge constantly or will it burn the charging system up?

    • @k4piii
      @k4piii 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Great question, on EV and HEVs the cooling is generally oversized for the inverters and motors, your thermal restrictions are usually batteries, with better batteries what would happen is that the thermal loop may run more often and generally it will handle it with no problems.
      If the inverters/motors get too hot, the system will know and thermally derate it until everything cools down. So again, no worries there either.

  • @toyotaprius79
    @toyotaprius79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm real impressed by this!

  • @hedgehogthesonic3181
    @hedgehogthesonic3181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These modules are a lot easier to install than the OEM ones. I think i now know where i will get the hybrid battery replacement for my 2012 Prius C after the one it has goes out, these ones on the video seem like they will last a lot longer.

  • @IPS0125
    @IPS0125 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When will your next batch be ready? I just picked up a 2014 Prius C and want to upgrade the battery.Thanks!

  • @greatogbuagu1370
    @greatogbuagu1370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What is the capacity of this new lithium ion battery?

  • @blenderbenderguy
    @blenderbenderguy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you manage to run in EV mode at those speeds? My 2013 Prius C won't stay in EV mode after about 9 mph.

  • @noahgrady3628
    @noahgrady3628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In the end what does it do for fuel mileage??

  • @user-mr.donald
    @user-mr.donald 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful video for old hev user i think.

  • @saleemafzal614
    @saleemafzal614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi, At 12:14, For the new replaced battery, Why the battery pack is showing 164V at 73% SOC ( It must be over 200 Volts and Blade Voltage should be above 12V ) and Blade Voltage is 8.23 while minimum voltage of LFP battery is 3 volts and there are 70 cells in total , 5 cells per pack x14 Packs. Urgent reply will be appreciated.

  • @robertoestrada9816
    @robertoestrada9816 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there any risk of electric shock when removing or installing the 8mm studs from the battery bus bar?

    • @jason618
      @jason618 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As long as you remove the orange jumper and keep your both hands away from anything orange you'll be fine

  • @TheJahangirkhattak
    @TheJahangirkhattak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Isn't the charging system of Li-ion batteries different than NiMH?

    • @hedgehogthesonic3181
      @hedgehogthesonic3181 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but these battery modules have boards on them that control the charge.

  • @kululv
    @kululv ปีที่แล้ว

    That is only roughly 25% improvement over an original battery! You guys claim a lot more than that nowadays? Am I wrong? Could I put a 14 blade battery from the Prius?

  • @doc-bh3nt
    @doc-bh3nt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi! Where lithium cells came from?

    • @sirdewd2197
      @sirdewd2197 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would also like to know
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  • @jimmyharris2006
    @jimmyharris2006 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jack where can I buy these lithium batteries. Thanks I appreciate the help

  • @stevenhenderson4955
    @stevenhenderson4955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How much does this cost??

    • @Lilmiket1000
      @Lilmiket1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Depends on which car you have. They have a different number of cells so price varies on that. Check the website for pricing. They are releasing in waves so it will say its sold out. The next batch will go out in July. The previous batch was sent out in May.

  • @SpiritLwerewolf
    @SpiritLwerewolf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Any chance of offering a lithium titanate option? I know that LiFePO4 cells are very safe, but I'd still like an even safer option.
    Any plans for making ls600h (unique 12-cell) modules?

    • @stopdrpnro
      @stopdrpnro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Asked the same question. Apparently they are in the works...

  • @labelsdesign
    @labelsdesign 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    wondering how they will work on the 2017 Prius?

  • @louis-ls8bk
    @louis-ls8bk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    pls recommand OBD2 for prius C battery check

  • @mwwhatever
    @mwwhatever ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you in the San Jose area?

  • @stopdrpnro
    @stopdrpnro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can we see 0-60mph (0-100kmph) acceleration test?

    • @ericpowers7704
      @ericpowers7704 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The battery would have no effect on 0 to 60 time. The battery doesn't change the software or any other parameter of the Prius.

  • @Jaibuuuu
    @Jaibuuuu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is pretty awesome, I wish Toyota replaced their replacements batteries with this, my Prius C still has 6 years guarantee including free battery replacement if capacity goes under 80% so there doesn't seem to be much value into buying third party solutions :(

  • @MiggyG209
    @MiggyG209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    they are sold out?!

    • @Lilmiket1000
      @Lilmiket1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I guess because they are so new they dont have the production capacity. So they are sending them out in waves. you can preorder. but the last batch went out in May. The next batch will go out in July.

  • @shastrimaharaj4373
    @shastrimaharaj4373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Changing from nickle to lithium is the same battery computer used or any other modification has to be made for it to work?

    • @ce3937
      @ce3937 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, you’re just replacing the cells, not the computer. The entire install is in this video. One thing to note for Prius C owners is the battery blade is different than the standard Prius cells, so you can’t mix them. I read this on their website. I’m not sure why a Prius C owner would waste money on 4 extra cells they don’t need, other than the packs being sold out, which they are right now,, but it’s definitely worth noting that they can’t do this even if they want to.

    • @TheExcelciorBeta
      @TheExcelciorBeta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ce3937 But if you don't modify the computer program to charge the battery more from the regen braking, how are you gonna use the extra capacity of the lithium pack? You have to charge it using the gas engine, as shown in this video?

    • @hedgehogthesonic3181
      @hedgehogthesonic3181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheExcelciorBeta I think that the computer charges the batteries based on voltage, since the lithium have a higher capacity, these will take up longer to charge with the engine, but also longer to discharge, the computer indeed will charge it up well going downhill for example.

  • @dennismusyoki8066
    @dennismusyoki8066 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do these cells also fit into the 3rd gen prius.... ZVW30

    • @sirdewd2197
      @sirdewd2197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes projectlithium.com/collections/all
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  • @allzebautoelectricion5394
    @allzebautoelectricion5394 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir where you from

  • @alohajason
    @alohajason 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are they lithium ion or lithium iron phosphate LiFePO4?

  • @motosporttouring
    @motosporttouring 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Do you know how to reset the fuel level sensor on 2012 Prius C? One day my car decided to run out of gas with 2 bars left and no flashing. I haven’t been able to find a way to reset it for the Prius C. I’ve seen instructions for the regular Prius, but not the Prius C. Thank you !

  • @triple_gem_shining
    @triple_gem_shining 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want one tbh!

  • @brianmef71
    @brianmef71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want one now but my factory battery is still good. LOL

  • @Azul36550
    @Azul36550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looking forward to a solid state swap.

  • @Senorlatulla
    @Senorlatulla 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is only 1 supplier for these batteries and they are sold out.

  • @Hibachipower
    @Hibachipower 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No really need a HV glove?

  • @kurttoussaint4392
    @kurttoussaint4392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi do there type of batteries needs reconditioning yearly as the old NIMH batteries?

  • @JeseComputerGuy
    @JeseComputerGuy ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm willing to install it in my car and you all can decal my car for 5 years. And I'll make video for you hope easy out of to change and do it

  • @Good-Enuff-Garage
    @Good-Enuff-Garage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so that did not even double your range at golf cart speed, I appreciate the video but unless you can double your range it's not a win in my book

    • @hybridapp7158
      @hybridapp7158  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is software limited at this time

    • @Good-Enuff-Garage
      @Good-Enuff-Garage 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hybridapp7158 interesting, what's the upper ceiling?

    • @hybridapp7158
      @hybridapp7158  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Good-Enuff-Garage The upper ceiling is what we have achieved in the video (maybe slightly better), bigger capacity doesn't give more range unless go with plug-in hybrid solution.

  • @ironphilly2366
    @ironphilly2366 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    here someadvice some preius models can vary to their parts

  • @tomg8069
    @tomg8069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is not good idea to put lithium in a such a way. Lithium modules require balancing which is not in this battery. Every module shall have own circuit discharging the module if the voltage is too high. This is not needed in nimh modules Toyota still uses nimh due to better durability and wider temperature range. Also it is easier to reuse nimh than lithium cels.

    • @hedgehogthesonic3181
      @hedgehogthesonic3181 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well the lithium modules on the video seems to be balanced, the voltage difference was very, very low.

    • @tomg8069
      @tomg8069 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hedgehogthesonic3181 yes, for sure, but after some time they will be unbalanced and you will find a problem. With bms and balancer wont have it.

    • @hedgehogthesonic3181
      @hedgehogthesonic3181 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomg8069 How do you know these will be unbalanced? why would these even get unbalanced? these are very similar to the OEM ones, but with more capacity and less weight.

    • @tomg8069
      @tomg8069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hedgehogthesonic3181 this the nature of lithium cels, these in the middle have warmer temperature than outside modules so different chemical process would appear. Nimh have this problem in a small scale and nimh can have higher voltage than nominal so neighbur nimh modules would charge any way. In lithium you can not allow voltage above nominal due to damage the cell or decreasing lifetime. If you have i.e 16 modules in series then for sure one or more would have higher voltage than it should. Bms with balancing feature in my opinion should be added here to increase the lifetime and make it more safe.

    • @hedgehogthesonic3181
      @hedgehogthesonic3181 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomg8069 These modules have BMS, he showed it in other of his videos. And also the Prius have a fan to cool down the hybrid battery, i don't think these cells are going to get hot at all.

  • @ThinkingAhead54
    @ThinkingAhead54 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @JD-ml7cg
    @JD-ml7cg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Something funny about that battery

  • @ilovemyevo556
    @ilovemyevo556 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    since it doens't give more range i can't justify the cost

    • @hedgehogthesonic3181
      @hedgehogthesonic3181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It gives more efficiency, more MPG, since this battery has to be charged less, meaning that the ICE needs to turn on less to charge it.

    • @iFanchi
      @iFanchi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It cheaper than a OEM battery.

  • @TriLe-nz4oq
    @TriLe-nz4oq ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice... but youre always sold out