There has been some major buzz around the internet the past couple of days and especially on twitter about a new upgrade to your current Prius that will allow it to get 100 MPG. Yes..I did say 100 MPG!
Hymotion is finalizing their Prius plugin conversion for the 2004-2008 Prius. The Hymotion L5 will be available for only $10,000 and will give your Prius 100 MPG. The charge of the battery will last about 30 – 40 miles. If you are waiting to get a plugin hybrid Prius from Toyota, you will have to wait for 2 to 3 years. Right now, Toyota has promised to have a plugin hybrid in 2010.
This conversion for your Prius will be available in July and you can reserve your new conversion pack right now for only $1,000 down. I have to admit, I do think the cost is a little outrageous, but you will have the greenest car in your city! Only if I had $10,000 laying around……….
The whole system and new battery pack will have a 3 year warranty. You will also want to make sure you are near approved dealerships in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, or Minneapolis.
Hymotion L5 Plug-in Conversion Module for the Toyota Prius
- Purchase Price $9995 including installation and standard 3 year warranty
- $400 destination fee plus all applicable taxes
- Place your $1000 deposit and select your Green CHIP dealer location
- Receive deposit confirmation
- Recieve target install date within 5 business days
- Green CHIP dealer will contact you to arrange your installation appointment
- Bring your vehicle in, purchase your L5 from your Green CHIP dealer by paying remaining balance including all applicable taxes
As much I would love it for my Prius, I don’t think it’s too affordable right now even if gas prices continue to rise. Maybe if gas prices reach $10 a gallon by the summer, I will be converting my Prius in July!
Whats your thoughts? Do you want or will you be converting your Prius to be able to plug it in?
