Charging the HV battery from the mains supply.

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by RathlinPhil, Jul 5, 2021.

  1. RathlinPhil

    RathlinPhil Junior Member

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    So..... My gen1 Prius is driving fine and the traction battery is in good health. Although I've been toying with the idea of topping up the traction battery with a high voltage charger I have acquired in order to improve MPG . Anyone been down this route? Would it be a good idea? I heard the first Gen 1s produced in Japan came with a plug in charger....
     
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    generally, a reconditioner is a good idea, plenty of threads here on gen2+
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    Generally.......that is wrong.
    And the longer you wait to do it, the less good it will accomplish.

    And that is a bit different than "topping up" the battery with an external charger.
    That would gain so little, if anything, that it wouldn't be worth the time and trouble.......and risk.
     
    #3 sam spade 2, Jul 5, 2021
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