With a Prius it doesn't use the 12V battery to start in the same way. You only need enough amperage to power up the relay that powers the high voltage hybrid battery (and CPUs and whatever else start up systems there are), and then high voltage battery powers the electic motor-generators to start the ICE engine. A $10 jump starter from Ali Express would probably work. I believe Honda hybrids (maybe others, not sure) use an ICE-style starting system that needs a ton of cranking amps to turn over the ICE to get it started. Some say that's better because if a Toyota HV battery gets depleted there is no way to charge it without highly specialized equipment, really only a concern if you plan on leaving it sit for multiple months.
With a Prius it doesn't use the 12V battery to start in the same way. You only need enough amperage to power up the relay that powers the high voltage hybrid battery (and CPUs and whatever else start up systems there are), and then high voltage battery powers the electic motor-generators to start the ICE engine. A $10 jump starter from Ali Express would probably work.
I believe Honda hybrids (maybe others, not sure) use an ICE-style starting system that needs a ton of cranking amps to turn over the ICE to get it started. Some say that's better because if a Toyota HV battery gets depleted there is no way to charge it without highly specialized equipment, really only a concern if you plan on leaving it sit for multiple months.
Defo important item have a jumper not this brand but loads on amazon thanks for great tip
Which brand do you recommend?
How does it stay charged in order to charge your car battery?