Hi folks,
As a refreshing change of pace, there are two known examples of NHW11,
2001-03, battery packs being rebuilt. The first is in Europe by Florian Steiper in Germany and a collaborative effort between Eric and myself:I have three spare cells and will pickup an additional 36 cells for refurbishment the end of this month. At $30-40 each, this means a failed battery pack can have just the failed cells replaced and get back on the road again.
Both battery repairs occurred in Nov-Dec so it is too soon to know how long they will last. But for now, two NHW11 Prius have been returned to service for a lot less than a complete battery pack replacement.
Comments? Questions? Concerns?
Bob Wilson