Using a Prius as a generator

techntrek · 2011-09-22 17:42:48

I bought my inverter (a large UPS) 3 years ago specifically because it could run from the Prius' traction battery, but I ended up buying FLA's instead and never hooked it up to my wife's Prius. Fast-forward to this recent thread about doing the same thing with a Volt, which gave me the kick in the pants to finally try it.…

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blackjmyntrn Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭

October 2023 #152

I'd like to point out, I am running two 2000W Pure Sine Inverters off my Prius. Each is connected to its own 85ah AGM battery.

https://black.jmyntrn.com/2021/05/12/custom-battery-and-inverter-cables-for-the-win/

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