How many watts does a Toyota Prius use?
The module carries 5,000 watt-hours of usable energy, compared with about 300 watt-hours for the battery that is built into the Prius, the one that is charged by the engine, or by electricity generated as the car slows down.
How many volts does a Prius run on?
The two most prolific hybrid manufacturers on the market, Toyota and Honda, each have battery packs with around 100 to 200 volts. In the case of the 2010 Toyota Prius, however, the voltage sent to the electric motor can be boosted up to 600 volts through a voltage converter [source: Webster].
How powerful is the Prius electric motor?
The electric motor on the Prius is rated at 67 horsepower from 1,200 to 1,540 rpm. It produces 295 pound-feet of torque from 0 to 1,200 rpm, which is more than enough to get the car going without the aid of the gasoline engine. In the next section we’ll learn more about the power split device.
Can I use my electric car to power my house?
Yes, an EV if properly equipped can provide power to a home. What’s more, EVs often have much larger battery packs than homes have. Using your EV to provide power to your home has another benefit, consumers on time-of-use billing could use the power stored in their EV’s battery to avoid high peak rate hours.
What are the features of the Toyota Prius II?
Prius II – EV mode, driver-side Smart Key System, Touch Tracer Display, Cruise Control, Rear Wiper, Tonneau Cover, passenger side seatback pocket, AM/FM/MP3 CD player with satellite radio antenna, auxiliary audio jack and six speakers.
What kind of radio does Toyota Prius 3 have?
Prius III – Model II equipment plus JBL AM/FM/MP3 6-disc CD changer with eight speakers, integrated XM satellite radio capability, hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth® wireless technology
Which is the best model of Toyota Prius?
After reviewing Toyota’s product info bulletin, we learn that those builds mean the following: Prius I (starting in 2017, this is the base model Prius and possibly the best deal of all its siblings)
Are there different trim levels for Toyota Prius?
Toyota has decided to confuse consumers by implementing a new trim level (build) nomenclature for their Prius hybrid vehicle. Instead of the normal (CE, LE, XLE etc… ) or the (Base, Premium, Limited etc..) naming format, they’ve opted for a new and ambiguous format: There is no Prius I for years prior to 2017? Now that doesn’t make too much sense!