Would you rather have one Prolong Charger or two EV Peak CQ3 chargers?

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  1. 9Shenandoah

    9Shenandoah New Member

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    I'm not that familar with the Prolong Charger. I've read on this Forum where some people have 4 or more EV Peak CQ3 chargers.
    I'm guessing that for the cost of two or three CQ3 chargers, you could buy the Prolong System.
    I'm using the CQ3 charger. I'm guessing that it gives you a more granular and detailed reconditioning process.
     
    #1 9Shenandoah, Jan 4, 2025
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    I am in the market for both. I literally just purchased 2 SkyRC Q200neo chargers to refurbish modules on a Facebook Market place complete Prius battery. My current battery has 34% Life expectancy so I have time. I may purchase 28 New Lithium modules from China. I am still on the fence pending more research as I can not find anyone who has. I may be the guinea pig? Being in the US, this may change due to Tariffs?

    Ideally, I would like to switch out the lithium for the stock NiMH for the Cold Temp month as I live the in North East. The RC Chargers are good for reconditioning modules and the Prolong would be good for the complete (spare) battery or installed battery.
     
    #2 Fletcher, Apr 13, 2025
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    depends on what you're trying to accomplish. if you are trying to prolong the life of the battery, the prolong is fine and easy.
    if you are trying to keep the battery going indefinitely, replacing modules, rebalancing, and etc., the model chargers are a lot more work, but better.
     
    #3 bisco, Apr 13, 2025
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